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SPONDYLOTHEEAPY SIMPLIFIED 

A compendium of the science of spinal concussion 
and sinus oidalization and the technique of their ad- 
ministration; the specific centers of nerve origin 
through which we control the function of various 
viscera; the results of stimulation of the differ- 
ent spinal centers of nerve origin, what 
affected and how, and directions for the 
correct application of those methods in 
the treatment of diseases amenable 
to them 

By 

ALVA EMEEY GREGORY, M. D. 

Author of 

Spinal Adjustment 

Disease and Rational Therapy 

Spinal Treatment, Science and Technique 

Graduate of the Sam Houston Normal Institute, Hunts- 
ville, Texas 

Graduate of the Medical Department of the University 
of Texas 

President of the Palmer-Gregory College, Oklahoma 
City, Oklahoma 

Vice-President of the Indianapolis Chiropractic Col- 
lege, Indianapolis, Indiana 

Published by 

ALVA EMERY GREGORY, M. D. 

Oklahoma City, Ohla. 



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Copyrighted in the year 1922 according to an act of 

Congress 

By 

ALVA EMEEY GREGORY, M. D. 

In the Office of 

The Library of Congress 

All Rights Reserved 



OCT -S 1922 



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To earnest investigators and progressive practitioners 
who are seeking advancement, and who are interested 
in more efficient and expedient methods of treatment, 
this book is affectionately dedicated 

By the Author. 



BECKTOLD PRINTING & BOOK MFG. CO. 
St. Louis, Mo. 



PEEFACE TO FIEST EDITION 

This brief work, Spondylotherapy Simplified, is 
offered to the practitioners of the healing art with the 
sincere desire to increase their efficiency, their welfare, 
and their knowledge of an important auxiliary method 
of treatment. 

It is not our intention to mitigate against the merits 
of any conventional method, but on the other hand, to 
advance a composite system of practice embracing all 
that is helpful in obtaining the best and most expedient 
results in the treatment of disease. 

We claim but a limited amount of original informa- 
tion in this composition and desire to give full credit to 
some progressive physicians, who have developed much 
along the line of spinal therapy, and espically are we 
indebted to Albert Abrams, M. D., whose works we fol- 
lowed almost exclusively in our experimental work 
and have consulted most often in the preparation of 
this book. 

Our object in the preparation and distribution of 
this work is to present to progressive practitioners a 
competent, practical knowledge of the science of spinal 
concussion and sinusoidalization in a clear, concise and 
comprehensive manner, so as to free these methods 
from the hindrance of previous abstruse writings, and 
to make them available for the practical use of the 
readers of this work. 



10 Spondylo therapy Simplified 

We are sure the reader will appreciate the handy 
arrangement of the contents of this brief work, and that 
yon will find it a very convenient reference book during 
your busy practice, as well as interesting and instruc- 
tive matter for your hours of research and general 
reading. 

In the first chapter of this work there is presented 
a general treatise upon the fundamental principles of 
these methods and brief directions for their application; 
in the second chapter is contained a brief compendium 
of the various nerve centers and the effects of their 
stimulation ; in the third chapter is given directions for 
effecting dilation or contraction or stimulation of all the 
different viscera and parts of the body by concussion or 
sinusoidalization ; and in the fourth chapter is given an 
alphabetical list of the diseases which are benefited by 
these measures of treatment, and specific directions for 
their application. 

We beg the reader's indulgence for shortcomings 
and for omission. We know mistakes will be more 
abundant in writing on a science so recently being devel- 
oped, and which is advancing so rapidly. 

ALVA EMERY GREGORY, M. D. 



PEEFACE TO SECOND EDITION 

This work is prepared for the purpose of serving 
as a ready reference for the busy practitioner as well as 
to enlighten you on a very practical, useful and exped- 
ient procedure in emergency cases and it will be found 
very useful in many forms of diseases. 

This book may not appeal to those who are narrow 
in their views, and who are wedded to one system of 
treatment to the exclusion of all other rational methods. 

Light travels 283,000 miles a second, and may it 
penetrate deep and fast enough to reach the subcon- 
scious brains of those in the rut. 

The man with a subconscious mind needs waking 
up, as it requires a fully conscious mind to keep pace 
with the progress being made in the healing art, as it 
is advancing today at rapid speed. 

I have had such wonderful success in so many dif- 
ficult cases by the use of Spondylotherapy measures, 
that I am pleased to present this new and helpful 
measure to you and for your consideration and for your 
use when needed. 

I wish to thank my former friends and customers, 
who by their appreciated patronage have exhausted the 
former edition, and now I gladly present you with a 
more beautifully bound volume that will be a beauty 
and pleasure to you and an ornament to your best li- 
brary collections. 

The cost of production of this edition is high but I 
have spared no pains to present you with the best and 
neatest edition that money can buy and I am sure that 
you will appreciate our efforts. 



12 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

In making public my development and improve- 
ments in Spondylotherapy literature I am not actuated 
by &n itch for fame, nor by a fondness for notoriety, but 
by a desire to give to my fellow practitioners the fruits 
of years of travel, study, experiments and observation. 

In offering the fruits of my research in spinal con- 
cussion I am not unconscious of the dangers I must en- 
counter. Since it has been the fate of those who have 
discovered or improved an art or science to be beset by 
envy, malice, hatred and calumny. 

THIS THE COMMON LOT I HAVE CHOSEN 
TO UNDERGO. 

I am well aware that those who miss the informa- 
tion which I bring them, because of prejudice or un- 
belief, will not be benefited by my efforts. 

We desire that the progressive practitioner may in- 
vestigate our system and this work on spinal concussion 
and not prejudge nor condemn this science before they 
know its merits, which you may determine by an im- 
partial test. 

The most successful doctors, drug and drugless, 
professionally and financially, of my acquaintance are 
known to be liberal in their views. They are willing to 
extract a grain of truth or wisdom whenever it is pos- 
sible to do so, regardless of its source or previous 
history. 

Very truly yours, 

ALVA EMEEY GREGORY, M. D. 



INTRODUCTION 

Careless seems the Great Avenger, 

History's pages e'er review, 
That death grapple in the darkness, 

'Twixt old systems and the new. 
Truth forever on the scaffold, 

Wrong forever on the throne, 
Yet that scaffold rules the future, 

And behind in the deep unknown, 
Standeth God within the shadows, 

Keeping watch above His own. 



Error cannot be sanctified by age. Truth is sacred 
and abiding, and though crushed to earth, will rise 
again. This is an age of earnest investigation — of idol 
smashing and of discoveries of truth. 

The prestige of the majority of non-progressives, 
the sanction of approval of multitudes of the Laity, and 
the assistance of protective legislation — even oppres- 
sion or persecution — in behalf of conventional methods, 
cannot always prevent the advancement of new and im- 
portant therapeutic discoveries, and the adoption of 
more rational methods of treatment of disease. 

Dear reader, you, and all observing physicians, 
know, who have had an opportunity to observe, that 
there is much good which may be accomplished in the 
treatment of disease by the use of spinal concussion and 
sinusoidalization. 

Millions of people are now confiding in, and depend 
upon, physical or drugless methods, and the number is 



14 Spondylotfoerapy Simplified 

increasing rapidly, because of the wonderful cures, 
which are being accomplished by the use of rational 
physical methods, in cases where conventional methods 
of internal medicine and surgery have failed. 

Dear reader, stop, think and reason, for you, and 
every progressive practitioner, must reckon with these 
physical methods and with the growing demand for 
these methods of treatment, or be left behind. Why 
not investigate now! 

To acquaint yourself with these methods, and to 
use them when indicated, and when no other treatment 
will reach the case, is your duty and your only protec- 
tion for your professional integrity, versus the many 
who are more progressive than you, if you close your 
eyes. 

These rational physical methods belong to the pro- 
gressive practitioners and should be a part of your 
armamentarium, and should not be left exclusively to 
the use and benefit of other practitioners, who >are your 
competitors. 

Will it not be wise on your part to be truly pro- 
gressive, to keep abreast of the times? To do so, you 
must obtain a working knowledge of the methods recom- 
mended in this work. To do this will increase your 
own confidence in your professional work, will multiply 
your patronage, and will greatly enhance your financial 
income. This has proven true in many oases. Why not 
in yours ! 

This course on your part, and on the part of all 
progressive practitioners, will help to maintain the 



Introduction 15 

dignity of your profession, will redound to the good of 
your clientele and will prevent multitudes of patients 
from drifting away into the hands of competitive prac- 
titioners. Why not reckon with this matter now? Keep- 
ing abreast of all advancement in the healing art is 
very necessary to the maintenance of your dignity in 
your professional avocation. 



Chapter I 
EQUILIBRIUM OF FUNCTION 

Normally there exists a perfect equilibrium of the 
amount and efficiency of the nerve impulses and the 
consequent vital energy generated by and originating 
within the various nerve centers contained in the brain 
and spinal cord. 

Under normal conditions there is no interference 
with the generation of vital energy in the nerve centers, 
or with the transmission of vital impulses by motor 
nerves, from the brain and spinal centers where they 
originate, outward to the various viscera or parts which 
these transmitting nerves ramify and supply. 

Vital phenomena, and essential functional activity 
are constantly maintained, under normal physical con- 
ditions, in the various parts of the organism as a result 
of the efficient generation of vital energy or impulses 
within or by the nerve centers, and of the perfect trans- 
mission of the vital impulses by the efferent spinal 
nerves, to the ganglia of the sympathetic system and to 
the various parts of the body which they ramify. 

Such normal conditions will produce the fundamen- 
tal requirements of perfect health and efficient auto- 
protection, which will maintain health during the con- 
tinuation of these normal physiological conditions. 



18 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

Franck, in the ' ' Dictionnaire Encyclopedique des 
Sciences Medicales" observes, that when one considers 
the noraml functions of the nervous system, he finds 
that there exists a necessary equilibrium between the 
different parts of this system. 

This observation is true of the normal physiological 
condition which must be present, and continue, to 
maintain normal functional phenomena which consti- 
tutes perfect health. 

It is the existence and continuation of the normal 
equilibrium, and of perfect co-ordination and reflex 
action, which maintain perfect health, and it is the exis- 
tence of some variation and loss of the perfect equilib- 
rium of nerve action which engenders derangement of 
function, and the resulting in co-ordination, and their 
consequences, which is disease. 

DISTURBANCE OF EQUILIBRIUM 

The existence of the normal equilibrium of nerve 
impulses may be disturbed, and it is always altered or 
destroyed in case of any temporary or continuous de- 
rangement of function, associated with disease. 

The abnormal functional activity or the consequent 
organic alterations in the different organs or parts of 
the body may be due to an excessive action or to a di- 
minished function in the generation and discharge of 
vital impulses by the spinal centers or to derangement 
in the transfer of afferent impulses to efferent nerves. 

The derangement of function in the different or- 
gans or parts of the organism may be due to an inter- 



Results of Failure of Equilibrium 19 

ference with nerves causing a depression and conse- 
quent failure in transmission of the vital impulses to 
generate the normal amount of vital energy. 

A condition of over excitability of the transmitting 
nerves, especially if associated with an over excitable 
state of their centers of origin or reflex, will produce 
and maintain an over action, even from normal stimula- 
tion. 

The deviation from the normal equilibrium of func- 
tion associated with disease, in the organs or parts 
supplied, may be due to a depressed condition, or to an 
over excitability and action of the reflex centers, which 
will cause an altered and ab-normal reflex phenomena, 
which is due to the fact that the normal or automatic 
stimulus will fail to produce the normal reflex functional 
response, due to the altered excitability of the reflex 
centers. 

RESULTS OF FAILURE OF EQUILIBRIUM 

The prominent or excessive over action of certain 
centers in the spinal cord or in the brain, seem to divert, 
and to contribute to their own use, an excessive amount 
of vital energy, and in this way there is caused a di- 
minished activity of the other spinal centers in the gen- 
eration of impulses. 

The excessive use or waste of nerve energy, which 
is necessary to overcome refractive errors of the eyes, 
and pathological conditions of the orifices of the body, 
as of the rectum or genitalia, may and do materially 
affect the integrity of the brain and nervous system, 



20 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

and consequently the different viscera and parts of the 
body. 

There is generated normally within our bodies, by 
the nervous mechanism from the nourishment we take, 
sufficient vital energy to maintain the integrity of the 
vital phenomena in all parts of the organism and an 
excessive consumption of nerve energy, to overcome 
refractive errors of the eyes or overcome the results 
of orificial lesions, will rob other parts of the organism 
of their due portion of nerve energy and consequently 
the weaker portions will suffer. 

All the different functions of nerves may be in- 
fluenced by disturbance or alteration of the normal equi- 
librium of the activity of the different nerve centers, as 
for example the functions of mentality, thermogenic ac 
tion, trophic supply, inhibition, excretion, secretion, and 
muscular action, in short, all forms of derangement of 
function may ensue, and infections and contagious 
disease may successfully invade, owing to deficient 
autoprotection in certain zones. 

FUNCTION OF NEEVE CENTERS VARY 

The function of the nerve centers in the brain and 
spinal cord differ very materially in the vital phenom- 
ena which they excite, and in the functions which they 
maintain in the organs and parts they supply. 

There are certain centers in the spinal cord which 
exert special or specific influences upon the different 
organs and parts, and there are other centers which 



Reflex Action Varies 21 

exert counter influences, and these various centers are 
situated in the different portions of the spinal cord. 

There are centers of nerve origin which initiate 
nerve impulses of constriction, which are transmitted 
by the efferent nerves to the parts which they supply ; 
there are centers which cause dilation ; there are centers 
which produce inhibition or depression, and also centers, 
which excite an acceleration and stimulation, of the vital 
functions in the parts which they supply. 

For every variety of function produced in the dif- 
ferent nerve centers of the spinal cord and brain, there 
is produced a counter function in some other center 
thereof. 

We may stimulate a spinal center, and excite the 
impulses of contraction or constriction of a certain or- 
gan or zone, by concussion or by the application of the 
sinusoidal current, but we will find it necessary to apply 
stimulation to an entirely different center, to excite the 
counter reflex or impulse of dilation. 

From the results which we obtain, by spinal stimu- 
lation, we learn that the different spinal centers exert 
different and opposing influences upon the different or- 
gans or parts supplied, and practitioners of spinal ther- 
apy should understand this subject. 

REFLEX ACTION VARIES 

Owing to a deficiency of the nutritive elements, or 
to an interference with the circulation of the vital fluid 
within the spinal centers, there may be a diminished or 



22 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

an increased excitability and action of the spinal 
reflexes. 

The integrity of the excitability of the spinal re- 
flexes, and of the sympathetic reflexes or automatic ac- 
tion, is very essential, since all the commerce of the 
body, as salivation of food, deglutition, digestion, peris- 
talsis of the intestines, and all the eliminative processes 
are directly maintained and controlled by the automatic 
refllex nerve phenomena. 

By a general concussion and stimulation, along all 
or most all of the spinal column, we will stimulate im- 
pulses and also counter impulses, which may nullify 
each other, and for this reason we may fail to secure 
specific results. 

Spinal concussion, or stimulation of the spinal 
centers by any other means, should not be used by any 
one who has not a competent knowledge of the specific 
influence of the impulses which may be excited in each 
spinal center upon each and every organ which they 
supply or in any way influence. 

Every practitioner of spinal concussion, or of any 
other method of spinal stimulation, should be compe- 
tent in physical diagnosis, so that they may be able to 
discern what is advisable and desirable to be accom- 
plished by the spinal stimulation, otherwise they may 
produce ill effects and discomfort to the patient. 

To stimulate the subsidiary centers of vasocon- 
striction, in a case where there is vaso-motor compe- 
tency, would excite headache and distress, and such an 



Important Consideration 23 

unprofessional mistake is apt to be made when concus- 
sion is administered empirically. 

It is the object of this booklet to make the subject 
plain, concise and comprehensive, and to give you a 
competent knowledge of this subject, and to assist all 
who may read, understand and avail themselves of 
these most potent auxiliary methods of rational 
therapy. 

Those who read, understand and profit by this our 
humble contribution and effort to make this matter 
plain and comprehensive, and those who put these 
methods into intelligent use will certainly profit greatly 
thereby, while those who for any reason doubt and fail 
to profit thereby, must bear the misfortune of dealing 
with less competent methods in the treatment of many 
forms of disease or functional derangement. 

IMPOETANT CONSIDERATION 

We beg to call to the reader's attention some very 
important considerations in the use of spinal therapy, 
and some self-evident truth of material worth. 

No one method of treatment embraces all that is 
beneficial, either in the line of medical or in surgical 
methods, nor can any one method of treatment pre- 
empt the entire field of therapeutic art to the exclusion 
of all others. 

Spinal concussion, nerve pressure, sinusoidal 
stimulation and freezing over or near the spinal exit of 
tender nerves, are by no means the only beneficial 
methods of spondylotherapy. Some of the best and most 






24 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

efficient methods are not used by those who depend 
wholly npon the above mentioned methods. 

These measures of spinal treatment, freezing 
excepted, are administered to stimulate the spinal 
centers of the origin of nerves, and to increase the nerve 
impulses and consequently the functional phenomena 
produced in the parts supplied, and to overcome any 
failure of the normal equilibrium of the energy which 
is being generated in the spinal centers, or of the vital 
function which is being produced in the different organs 
or parts supplied. 

WHY CONCUSSION IS NEEDED 

The need of this concussion stimulation and in- 
crease of function in the parts supplied, is due to a di- 
minished functional activity of the spinal center of 
nerve origin, which we find it necessary to stimulate to 
greater activity, or to some interference with the trans- 
mission of the nerve energy from the spinal center to the 
zone which is supplied. 

This is a self-evident fact since normal, vital im- 
pulses amply generated and perfectly transmitted, will 
maintain normal functional activity in the organs and 
parts supplied. This is axiomatic. 

There must exist some interference with nerves, 
either in the generation or transmission of vital energy, 
or else there would be efficient nerve supply and a per- 
fect equilibrium of the vital phenomena produced in the 
parts supplied. 



Cause of Nerve Interference 25 

CAUSE OF NERVE INTERFERENCE 

Nerves are usually interfered with, by pressure 
upon the nerve sheaths, where they make their exit, 
or pass between the pedicles of the vertebrae, from the 
neural canal in the spinal column on their way to the 
zone which they ramify. 

The nerve sheaths, containing the spinal nerves, 
where they extend or pass through these spinal foram- 
ina, betwen the pedicles of the adjacent vertebrae, are 
surrounded by bone tissue, which is hard and resistant, 
much more so than nerve sheaths and the nerve fibers, 
and if any contraction of the spinal musculature oc- 
curs, causing an approximation of the vertebrae, there 
will occur physical, structural interference with the 
spinal nerve sheaths, and the nerves which they con- 
tain. 

These spinal nerve sheaths, extending through the 
intervertebral foramina, contain arteries passing to the 
spinal cord, veins which drain the neural canal, and 
lymphatic vessels supplying nutrition to the nerve 
centers, besides the spinal and sympathetic nerve 
fibers. 

If the musculature of the spinal articulations con- 
tracts, and becomes permanently contractured, causing 
approximation of the vertebrae, the nerves become im- 
pinged or the vessels of circulation occluded, and either 
will interfere with the integrity of the function of the 
nerves or nerve centers involved, and consequently of 
the parts supplied. 



26 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

Occlusion of the arties will cause anemia of the 
spinal centers which they supply, and this will retard 
or destroy their excitability and diminish the genera- 
tion of nerve impulses, and will also derange or destroy 
the reflex transfer action in the spinal centers. 

Obstruction of the lymphatic supply, to the spinal 
centers, will cut off the nutrient supply to them and 
thus interfere with their histological or structural in- 
tegrity and their functional activity. 

Obstruction of the veins will cause a congestion to 
occur in the corresponding spinal centers, and this will 
cause an alteration of the generative power and reflex 
action in the centers involved. 

A decided contraction of the spinal musculature 
will cause a closer approximation of the vertebrae, 
which may impinge the nerve trunk where it passes be- 
tween the pedicles, and this will cause pain of a greater 
or less degree, according to the amount and severity 
of the impingement. 

This pain is not felt at the spinal intervertebral 
foramen, where it is caused, but it is referred to the 
terminal endings of the nerve which is impinged, and 
is felt in the organs of its terminal ramification. 

A SELF-EVIDENT TEUTH 

We must concede that there is some interference 
with the integrity of the nerve supply, causing de- 
ranged conditions, before we can contend for the ne- 
cessity of concussion or any other means to stimulate, 



A Self -Evident Truth 27 

to alter or increase the function of nerve centers or to 
correct derangement of function, or to create a balance 
of equilibrium of nerve impulse generated by the dif- 
ferent nerves or spinal centers. 

Which is the more rational, to stimulate the action 
of depressed nerves, or to remove the interference 
which prevents their normal action? Spinal adjust- 
ment will relieve contractured conditions of the spinal 
musculature and overcome interference with spinal 
nerves. 

We fully believe that both methods, spinal adjust- 
ment and spinal concussion, are excellent, but that a 
combination of the two methods is the most rational 
and efficient procedure, and experience has convinced 
us of this fact, since many cases recover from the use 
of both methods, which have failed to respond to either 
of these methods alone. 

For the latest, best, and most efficient, and least 
painful methods of spinal adjustment, to relieve inter- 
ference with nerves, the reader is referred to "Spinal 
"Treatment, Science and Technique " (Gregory), which 
work is well illustrated and is clear, concise and com- 
prehensive. 

We fully believe that those who advocate, exclus- 
ively, the use of the methods of stimulation of the 
spinal centers to greater activity, have failed to give 
the subject of spinal treatment intelligent and unprej- 
udiced consideration, or they could readily appreciate 
the rationality and necessity of measures to remove the 
interference, which mitigates or in any way alters the 
function of the nerves or nerve centers. 






28 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

KATE AND FOECE OF CONCUSSION 

It has required a great amount of empirical work, 
and no doubt much more will be necessary, to deter- 
mine the proper rate of the speed and the amount of 
the force of the spinal concussion blows, necessary to 
accomplish the most in obtaining the desired results. 

There is a very different result obtained by using 
rapid percussion blows or the rapid sine, than what is 
obtained by the use of the slow rate of concussion and 
the slow alternations or breaks of the sinusoidal current. 

There is a different effect produced by nerve pres- 
sure which is applied for a brief space of time than 
that which is produced by continuous nerve pressure 
for a considerable length of time, and it is necessary 
for us to understand the rate, the force and the time 
of the continuation of our treatment in order to obtain 
the best results by the use of stimulating or depressing 
methods of spinal therapy. 

IMPOETANT CONSIDEEATION 

In this connection, there is one very important 
consideration or matter to which I would call the 
special attention of the reader, and that is the differ- 
ence in the force of the concussion stroke, and amount 
of stimulation which is required when giving treat- 
ments after giving spinal adjustment as compared with 
the amount of concussion stimulation which is neces- 
sary to be administered when we do not first remove 



Important Consideration 29 

all interference with the nerves by spinal stretching 
or by spinal adjustment. 

There is a very material difference in the amount 
of the force of the blow and in the continuation of 
treatment, or in other words in the amount of stimula- 
tion, which is required in giving efficient treatment fol- 
lowing proper spinal adjustment, compared to what 
is necessary when giving treatment by spinal concus- 
sion when spinal adjustment has not been previously 
given. 

There is a very material difference in the amount 
of the impulses, stimulated by concussion, which are 
conducted by an afferent or motor nerve which is free 
from interference, than by one which is interfered with 
so that its conducting power is diminished. 

The reasons for all these facts are self-evident and 
obvious to even a casual observer or a superficial rea- 
soner, and this question should be considered intelli- 
gently by all physicians who would use spinal con- 
cussion, sinusoidal stimulation, or nerve pressure as 
methods for spinal therapy. 

If the spinal nerves are free from any interference, 
and if the nerve sheaths are free from impingement and 
if the vessels of the circulation, supplying nourish- 
ment to the spinal centers and furnishing open channels 
of drainage are normal in size, then spinal concussion, 
or other modes of stimulation of nerve centers will not 
be needed or indicated, except in cases where the inter- 
ference has been recently removed, and an extra amount 



30 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

of work is to be done, in the part supplied, by the 
nerves in question. 

If there is retention from failure of proper elimina- 
tion and structional alteration occuring during the ex- 
istence of the nerve interference, we may restore the 
normal nerve supply, by removing the spinal nerve 
interference, and still need more than the normal nerve 
supply of nerve energy to restore the normal condition. 

We may by spinal concussion applied to a nerve 
center, after that center and the nerve originating 
therefrom are freed from all interference, cause the 
generation and transmission of double the amount of 
normal energy which is a most efficient and expedient 
healing agency. 

If, because of interference with the nerve in the 
transmission of the impulses, or if because of interfer- 
ence with the spinal center of origin of that nerve, we 
have a long continued, diminished and inefficient 
amount of nerve energy to maintain health in the part 
supplied, then will concussion and other methods of 
spinal stimulation be indicated to augment or hasten 
recovery, and spinal treatment, to overcome the spinal 
interference with the nerve or of its center of origin, 
will be first indicated to obtain the best results. 
A Comparison 

For example, let us suppose that because of inter- 
ference with a nerve or with its center of origin, only 
one-half of the normal amount of nerve impulses are 
generated and transmitted to the parts supplied. We 
will then have but 50 per cent of the normal vital 



Important Consideration 31 

energy and functional phenomena performed in the 
zone supplied. 

Stimulation of the center of origin of this nerve 
may readily double the amount of impulses which are 
generated by its center of origin, and this will raise the 
vital energy in the parts supplied to 100 per cent in- 
stead of 50 per cent. 

Now if we first remove interference with a nerve, 
or with its center of origin, which has been furnishing 
only 50 per cent of the normal amount of energy, then 
it will, because of the removal of interference, furnish 
100 per cent of the normal amount of energy. 

If we now, when the nerve is furnishing 100 per 
cent of vital energy, stimulate its center of origin as 
above we will cause it to produce 200 per cent of j 

energy, which will be conducted to the part supplied. 
We will then have double the amount of the normal 
energy which is a most potent and efficient agency for 
the hasty restoration of the normal condition, and nor- 
mal functional activity which is health. 

We can look at this matter from another angle. 
If we apply spinal concussion to a spinal center of 
nerve origin, from which the nerve is transmitting but 
50 per cent of the nerve energy generated, it will re- 
quire a great deal more stimulation and more vigorous 
concussion to increase sufficiently the nerve energy 
supplied to the diseased zone, than if the nerve con- 
ducted 100 per cent or all of the nerve energy, which is 
excited in its center of origin by the concussion or 
other stimulation. 



32 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

We obtain results by adjusting the spine and over- 
coming contractions, and by removing interference 
with nerves, because by so doing we restore their con- 
ducting power to 100 per cent or to a normal amount, 
and we may obtain better and quicker results by using 
spinal concussion also to furnish a still greater amount 
of energy, which will more quickly rejuvenate and re- 
construct the hystological or structural alterations, 
which have occurred as a result of long continued func- 
tional derangement. 

Continuation of Effects. l 

The permanency of the effects, obtained by the 
stimulation of any part of the nervous system, is an 
important item for our consideration. 

The natural and almost universal rule, concerning 
the continuation of the effects of stimulation, is that 
the increased action, which is excited, is transient, and 
that it is only manifest for a short time after the appli- 
cation of the stimulus, and it is generally true that a 
corresponding period and amount of depression fol- 
lows the use of temporary stimulation. 

It appears to the causal observer that the effects 
of spinal concussion, which is excitation or stimulation, 
would prove but transient in effect, and of no great 
permanent efficiency, but this does not prove to be the 
case in clinical practice or has not done so in the ex- 
perience of the author. 

We firmly believe that settling of the spine, or 
contraction of the musculature from direct or reflex 
causes, does engender the necessity of spinal stimula- 



Rate of Concussion 33 

tion by concussion and that the immediate cause of 
their diminished functional phenomena should be cor- 
rected in order to accomplish permanent results. 

We can conceive how the musculature may be af- 
fected favorably by concussion, provided the applica- 
tion is vigorous and severe, for then will it certainly af- 
fect the musculature and cause some relaxation which 
is indispensably necessary to the continuation of the 
result of the stimulation caused by concussion. 

It is also necessary for the concussion to be given 
with sufficient force to adjust the musculature which 
is a more disagreeable method of relaxing the spinal 
musculature than are methods of spinal adjustment or 
spinal stretching. 

RATE OF APPLICATION 

As a general rule the rapid sine or the rapid and 
interrupted concussion strokes or brief applications of 
nerve pressure, are more excitable or more stimulating 
than continuous and excessive applications, and will 
produce the most decided constriction or contraction 
of the viscera. 

The slow sine and the slow but interrupted con- 
cussion strokes are sedative in their influence and act 
as well or better than rapid treatment, when applied 
to spinal centers for the purpose of inducing dilation or 
inhibition of function or action of glandular viscera. 

The slow sinusodal interruptions are more efficient 
in stimulating and in exercising and strengthening the 
muscular tissue. 



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Nerve pressure applied for a brief space of time, 
consisting of about 30 seconds, acts as a decided stim- 
ulus, but long continued pressure acts as a depressant 
and a sedative, and inhibits the action of the nerve to 
which it is applied. 

Concussion applied interruptedly for a short time, 
from three to seven or ten minutes, is exciting or 
stimulating in its effects, while long continued concus- 
sion or concussion without interruption will soon pro- 
duce a sedative and temporary paralytic condition of 
the center which is treated. 

The most effective time for applying spinal stim- 
ulation by concussion, for the purpose of excitation of 
the centers of nerve origin, is to apply the concussion 
after the spinal adjustment to remove all interference 
with the nerves or with their spinal centers. 

The most efficient manner of stimulation is to 
apply the rapid concussion strokes, from ten to twenty 
per second, for 30 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds, 
and then again use the concussion and periods of rest 
for 30 seconds each and continue in this manner for 
from five to ten minutes at each daily seance. 

If two or more different centers are to be con- 
cussed, we may then easily secure the necessary inter- 
ruptions by concussing first one segment and then the 
other segment, and by this rotation and alteration se- 
cure the proper interruptions. 

If from over use, the stimulating action of con- 
cussion is exhausted, the sinusoidal current may be 



Spinal Centers 35 

substituted, and the excitation may thus be continued 
and the results increased and continued. 

SPINAL CENTERS 

Definition — A spinal center, or segment of the 
spinal cord, is a certain portion thereof which gives 
rise to a certain pair of spinal nerves, and it is the re- 
flex center of sensory impulses and the source of origin 
of the central impulses of that pair of nerves. 

The spinal centers or segments are not clearly de- 
fined or differentiated from each other, for the reason 
that there is a close relation and a more or less inter- 
mingling of the grey cells of the adjacent segments or 
centers of the spinal cord. 

There are thirty-one pairs of spinal nerves which 
are given off from the spinal cord, and there are there- 
fore thirty-one nerve centers or segments contained 
within the spinal cord. The different pairs of spinal 
nerves, which are given off from the spinal cord, are 
given off from different regions or divisions as follows : 

Cervical region 8 pairs of nerves 

Thoracic region 12 pairs of nerves 

Lumbar region 5 pairs of nerves 

Sacral region 5 pairs of nerves 

Coccygeal region 1 nerve only 

By way of comparison, we note quite a difference 
in the location of the spinal centers of origin of nerves, 
and the spinal exit of the nerves. 



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The center of origin or the reflex center of a pair 
of nerves is always situated above the point or level 
of the exit of the nerves, and variation in the distance 
in which the nerve passes downward in the neural canal, 
to where it makes its exit, increases from above down- 
ward. 

In the cervical region the nerves pass out from the 
neural canal but a very short distance below the loca- 
tion of their centers of origin. In the thoracic region 
there is a greater variation between the level of the 
site of the origin of the nerve, and of the point of its 
exit, which is below, and this variation increases as you 
pass from the upper to the lower portion of the thoracic 
division. 

There are centers of origin of the spinal nerves 
contained in the different divisions of the spinal col- 
umn, as follows : 

Cervical Division 10 centers of nerve origin 

Thoracic Division 20 centers of nerve origin 

Lumbar Division 1 center of nerve origin 

We have therefore the centers of origin of all of 
the cervical nerves and of the upper two thoracic 
nerves in the neural arches of the cervical division of 
the spinal column. 

We have the origin of all of the thoracic spinal 
nerves except the first two, and of the lumbar and sac- 
ral nerves, situated in the neural arches of the thor- 
acic division of the spinal column. 

In the lumbar region, and within the arch of the 
first lumbar vertebra, we have the center of origin of 



General Summary 



37 



the coccygeal nerve. There are no centers of origin 
of spinal nerves situated below the neural arch of the 
first lumbar vertebra. 

For your convenience, we publish (p. 39) a table 
showing approximately the relation of the location 
existing between the spinal centers of the nerve origin, 
or reflex centers, and the spinous processes of the ver- 
tebrae. 

GENERAL SUMMARY 



As a summary of the relative locations of the exits 
of the spinal nerves, and of their centers of origin in 
the spinal cord, we give you the following outline : 

The first four or upper pairs of cervical nerves 
originate in the spinal cord in that portion of the neural 
canal formed by the neural arches of the first and sec- 
ond cervical vertebrae, and just above the level of the 
top of the neural arch of the third cervical vertebra. 

The lower four cervical pairs of nerves have their 
origin in that portion of the spinal cord, situated within 
the neural arches of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth 
cervical vertebrae and above the upper plane or within 
the arch of the sixth cervical vertebra. 

The upper or first six pairs of thoracic nerves orig- 
inate within that portion of the spinal column situated 
in the neural arches of the seventh cervical and the 
first, second, third and fourth thoracic vertebrae. 

The lower thoracic pairs of nerves, from the 
seventh to the twelfth inclusive, originate in the spinal 



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centers or segments of the spinal cord, located in the 
nenral arches of the fifth to the eighth thoracic ver- 
tebrae, inclusive. 

The five lumbar pairs of nerves have their centers 
of origin in that portion of the spinal cord contained 
within the nenral arches of the tenth and eleventh tho- 
racic vertebrae. 

The five sacral pairs of nerves have their centers 
of origin in that portion of the spinal cord located with- 
in the nenral arch of the twelfth thoracic vertebra prin- 
cipally, the lowermost portion extends into the first 
lumbar nenral arch. 

The coccygeal nerve has its spinal center of origin 
within the nenral arch of the first lnmbar vertebra and 
this nerve also receives fibers from the arachnoidal and 
myelin sheaths of the spinal cord, which coverings are 
a continuation and an enlargement of the nerve fibers 
originating both in the pineal glands and the pituitary 
bodies, at the base of the brain. 

The coccygeal ganglion, which is situated within 
the rectal sphincters, contain the terminal endings and 
the 'commissural fibers of the downward stream of the 
white rami communicantes, and also the gray rami com- 
municantes of the gangliated cords of the sympathetic 
system which are contained within the terminal portion 
and commissural union of the gangliated cords of the 
sympathetic system or in the coccygeal ganglion. 

Now that you may be able to locate easily each 
spinous process, and in this way locate the different 
spinal centers, we will give you some special tables of 
directions for locating them readily and with certainty. 



Special Table 39 

SPECIAL TABLE 

Approximate Relation of Spinal Centers of Nerve 
Origin to the Spinous Processes 

Center 
Spinous Process of Nerve Origin 

1st Cervical Origin 

Arch of Atlas <! . . . 

2nd Cervical Origin 



2nd Cervical Spine 



3rd Cervical Origin 

4th Cervical Origin 

3rd Cervical Spine " 5th Cervical Origin 

4th Cervical Spine 6th Cervical Origin 

f 7th Cervical Origin 

5th Cervical Spine i . . . 

8th Cervical Origin 

[ 1st Thoracic Origin 
6th Cervical Spine j 2nd Thoradc 0rigin 

7th Cervical Spine 3rd Thoracic Origin 

1st Thoracic Spine 4th Thoracic Origin 

2nd Thoracic Spine 5th Thoracic Origin 

3rd Thoracic Spine 6th Thoracic Origin 

4th Thoracic Spine 7th Thoracic Origin 

_ , ^ . _, . f 8th Thoracic Origin 

5th Thoracic Spine -I nxl ml . ~ . . 

9th Thoracic Origin 

6th Thoracic Spine 10th Thoracic Origin 

7th Thoracic Spine 11th Thoracic Origin 

8th Thoracic Spine 12th Thoracic Origin 

9th Thoracic Spine 1st Lnmbar Origin 

10th Thoracic Spine { 2nd Lumbar 0rigin 

I 3rd Lnmbar Origin 



12th Thoracic Spine 



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11th Thoracic Spine j 4th Lumbar 0rigin 

j 5th Thoracic Origin 

1st Sacral Origin 

2nd Sacral Origin 

3rd Sacral Origin 

4th Sacral Origin 

5th Sacral Origin 

1st Lumbar Spine Coccygeal Segment Origin 

In the above table we have, in the left-hand column, 
named the spinous processes, and in the right-hand 
column, we have named the spinal center that is situ- 
ated directly under each spinous process. 

HOW TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF 

THE SPINOUS PROCESS OF ANY 

VEREBRA 

—LANDMARKS 

First Cervical or Atlas 

The first cervical vertebra or the atlas has no 
spinous process. The location of the posterior arch 
of the atlas is approximately midway between the 
lower portion of the occipital bone and the first or up- 
permost spinous process or marked prominence, which 
is the spine of the axis. 

Second Cervical Spine 

The spine of the second cervical vertebra or atlas 
is large, thick, strong and prominent, to which are at- 



Location of Spinous Processes 41 

tached many important muscles. This large or prom- 
inent spine is easily recognized and located as it is the 
first spinous process palpated below the occipital bone. 

Third Cervical Spine 

The spine of the third cervical vertebra is difficult 
to palpate when the head is in the normal position. 
This is because this spine is covered under the large 
heavy prominent spine of the axis. To palpate the 
third cervical spine, flex the head and neck sharply by 
dropping the head forward with the chin upon the 
breast. 

Fourth Cervical Spine 

This spinous process is the second one which is 
palpated below the occipital bone when the neck is in 
a normal position. This spine is the first one palpated 
below the second cervical spine except when the head 
is flexed forward so as to enable the palpator to detect 
the third cervical spine, then the fourth becomes the 
third cervical spine which is palpated. 

Fifth Cervical Spine 

This spine is the second spinous process below the 
fourth cervical spine and it is the third spinous proc- 
ess above the first thoracic spine or the second above 
the spine of the seventh cervical, when counting from 
below. 

Sixth Cervical Spine 

This spine is the second spinous process below the 



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spine of the fourth cervical vertebra, and it is the first 
one above the spine of the seventh cervical or the sec- 
ond spine above that of the first thoracic. It is lo- 
cated on a level with the npper commencement of the 
esophagus and opposite the cricoid cartilage. 

Seventh Cervical Spine 

(Vertebra Prominens.) This spine is distin- 
guished by its prominence and by its length, and it 
serves as a guide for counting the processes which are 
immediately above and below it. Sometimes the sixth 
cervical spine is also quite prominent and may be dif- 
ficult to differentiate, for this reason, from the seventh 
cervical spine. The seventh cervical spine is on a level 
with the apexes of the lungs. 

First Thoracic Spine 

This spinous process is on a level with the superior 
portion of the spine of the scapulae and it may be de- 
tected and located by placing the thumbs in a line with 
the fingers when they are placed above the spines of 
the scapulae on both sides. 

Second Thoracic Spine 

This spinous process may be most easily deter- 
mined by first locating the first thoracic spine and then 
by finding the one immediately below this spine which 
is the second thoracic spine. 

Third Thoracic Spine 

The location of the spinous process of the third 



Location of Spinous Processes 43 

thoracic vertebra corresponds to the level of the inner 
edge of the spines of the scapnlae and it is the second 
process palpated below the first thoracic spinous proc- 
ess. 

Fourth Thoracic Spine 

This spinous process is best located by first dif- 
ferentiating and then counting from the first thoracic 
process above, or by first locating and counting from 
the seventh thoracic spinous process below. 

Fifth Thoracic Spine 

The fifth thoracic spinous process is best located 
by first differentiating and counting from the seventh 
thoracic spinous process below, or it may be located by 
counting from the first thoracic spinous process above. 

Sixth Thoracic Spine 

The sixth thoracic spinous process is best located 
by first determining the location and counting from the 
seventh thoracic process below. 

Seventh Thoracic Spine 

The seventh thoracic spinous process is on a line 
with the inferior angles or points of the scapulae when 
the patient is standing, and this spine is a finger's 
breadth below a straight line connecting the lower 
points of the scapulae when the patient lies prone upon 
a treatment table with the arms hanging down. This 
spine is easily located by placing the forefingers of the 
two hands immediately below and against the lower 



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angles of the scapulae on both sides, with the thumbs 
on a line between and they will then fall upon the 
seventh thoracic spine. 

Eighth Thoracic Spine 

The spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra 
is most easily located by first determining the seventh 
thoracic spine. The eighth thoracic spine is directly 
opposite the lower level or border of the heart and of 
the central tendon of the diaphragm. 

Ninth Thoracic Spine 

The spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra 
is most readily determined by first locating and count- 
ing from the seventh thoracic spinous process. The 
ninth thoracic spine is situated on a level with the car- 
diac opening of the stomach. 

Tenth Thoracic Spine 

The spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra 
is about a finger's breadth below the attachments of 
the last two ribs, and it may be determined by the prom- 
inence of the tenth pair of ribs in the axillary line by 
following them to the spine. The tenth spine may be 
located by counting downward from the seventh thor- 
acic spine. The tenth thoracic spine is on a level with 
the lower border of the lungs. 

Eleventh Thoracic Spine 

The spinous process of the Eleventh thoracic ver- 
tebra may be located by counting downward from the 



Location of Spinous Processes 45 

seventh spinous process above, or it is the spine im- 
mediately below the tenth. The eleventh spinous proc- 
ess marks the level of the lower border of the stomach 
and of the upper border of the right kidney. 

Ttvelfth Thoracic Spine 

The spinous process of the Twelfth thoracic ver- 
tebra may be located in the same manner as the eleventh 
thoracic spine or it may be located by counting from 
the fourth lumbar below. 

First Lumbar Spine 

The spinous process of the first lumbar verte- 
bra is most easily located by determining and counting 
from the fourth lumbar spinous process below. The 
first lumbar spine is on a level with the renal vessels 
and pelvis of the kidney. 

Second Lumbar Spine 

The spinous process of the second lumbar ver- 
tebra is easily and quickly located by first deter- 
mining and counting from the fourth lumbar spinous 
process below. The second lumbar spine is situated 
directly opposite the third portion of the duodenum 
and of the receptaculum chyli. 

Third Lumbar Spine 

The spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra 
is best and most quickly located by counting from the 
fourth lumbar spinous process below. It is situated 
on a level with a plane just above the umbilicus. 



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Fourth Lumbar Spine 

The spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra 
is on a straight line between the highest points of the 
crests of the ilia, and this spine may be located by 
first palpating the sacrum and the fifth lumbar im- 
mediately below. Placing the thumbs on a straight 
line midway between the fingers resting upon the 
crests of the ilia on both sides. This fourth lumbar 
spine marks the level of the bifercation of the aorta 
and of the crest of the ilia. 

Fifth Lumbar Spine 

The spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra 
is easily determined by palpating the sacrum below 
or by first determining the first lumbar spine imme- 
diately above. This spine is on a level with the points 
of spinal exit of the fifth pair of lumbar nerves. 

EELATIONS OF SPINES AND NEBVES 

The following directions are given to give the 
reader a definite idea as to the level of the spinal ori- 
gin or the spinal exit of the spinal nerves from the 
neural canal as they pass out to the different parts 
or organs which they supply. 

In the cervical region we have omitted any sum- 
mary of the general relation of the spinal exit of the 
nerves to the level of the spinous process of the cer- 
vical vertebrae, for the reason that this is not so im- 
portant and, for the further reason, that the spinal 



Relation of Spines and Nerves 47 

exit of the nerves varies but little from the same level 
of the location of the spinous process of the same num- 
ber. 

This table varies very materially from that table 
in which we give a summary of the approximate re- 
lation of the location of the spinal centers of origin 
to the location of the different spines. We believe, 
however, that this table will be of considerable in- 
terest, especially to those who are more rational in 
their views and believe in relieving that interference 
with nerves which necessitates concussion and other 
stimulation and the administration of these methods 
of the stimulation to the spinal centers. 

The first thoracic or dorsal spine is on a level 
with a point about midway between the points of spinal 
exit of the first and second pairs of thoracic nerves. 

The second thoracic spine is nearly on a level with, 
but a little above, the points of exit of the third pair 
of thoracic nerves. 

The third thoracic spine is situated on a level with 
the spinal exits of the fourth pair of thoracic nerves. 

The fourth thoracic spine is situated on a level 
with the spinal exits of the fifth pair of thoracic nerves. 

The fifth thoracic spine is situated on a level with 
the spinal exits of the sixth pair of thoracic nerves. 

The sixth thoracic spine is situated on a level with 
the spinal exits of the seventh pair of thoracic nerves. 

The seventh thoracic spine is situated on a level 
with the spinal exits of the eighth pair of thoracic 
nerves. 



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The eighth thoracic spine is situated on a level 
with the spinal exits of the ninth pair of thoracic 
nerves. 

The ninth thoracic spine is situated on a level with 
the spinal exits of the tenth pair of thoracic nerves. 

The tenth thoracic spine is situated on a level 
with, or just a little above, the spinal exits of the 
eleventh pair of thoracic nerves. 

The eleventh thoracic spine is situated on a level 
with a plane just between the level of the spinal exits 
of the eleventh and twelfth pairs of thoracic nerves. 

The twelfth thoracic spine is situated on a level 
just below the level of the spinal exits of the twelfth 
pair of thoracic nerves. 

The first lumbar spine is situated on a level with 
the spinal exits of the first pair of lumbar nerves. 

The second lumbar spine is situated on a level 
with the spinal exits of the second pair of lumbar 
nerves. 

The third lumbar spine is situated on a level with 
the spinal exits of the third pair of lumbar nerves. 

The fourth lumbar spine is situated on a level 
with the spinal exits of the fourth pair of lumbar 
nerves. 

The fifth lumbar spine is situated on a level with 
the spinal exits of the fifth pair of lumbar nerves. 






Chapter II 
VISCEEA AND THEIR CONTROL 

In this portion of this condensed work, we wish 
to give you the centers which influence each and every 
viscus and part of the body, and to mention briefly 
the nature of the influence exerted by each of the dif- 
ferent spinal centers or segments upon the parts 
which they supply. 

For convenience to the practitioner, we have ar- 
ranged and described the treatment of the different 
viscera and parts in alphabetical order so that this 
work may serve as a ready reference to the doctor who 
is busy in his practice. 

ADRENALS 

Centers for Constriction 

The adrenals or suprarenal capsules of the kid- 
ney may be constricted or dilated by spinal concussion 
or by the use of the sinusoidal current or other methods 
of stimulation. 

Concussion or the sinusoidal current over the fifth 
and sixth thoracic spinous processes or the spinal seg- 
ment contained therein will cause constriction of the 
adrenals. 



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Sinusoidalization or concussion over these centers 
especially constrict the parenchyma of the adrenals. 

Concussion over the spinous or transverse proc- 
ess of the seventh cervical or of the first, second 
and third lumbar will cause a decided vasoconstric- 
tion of the suprarenal capsules, especially of the blood 
vessels thereof. 

Centers for Dilation 

Concussion over the spinous or transverse proc- 
esses of the tenth and eleventh thoracic vertebrae will 
cause vaso-dilation of the blood vessels and dilation 
of the parenchyma of the adrenals or suprarenal cap- 
sules. 

AOETA 

The aorta may be constricted or it may be di- 
lated by concussion, applied over specific centers, or 
by other methods of stimulation. 

Centers for Constriction 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied over 
spinous or transverse processes of the seventh cer- 
vical vertebrae will cause the most decided constric- 
tion of the musculature and vessels of the walls of the 
thoracic and abdominal aorta. 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied over 
the spinous or transverse processes of the second to 
the eighth thoracic vertebrae inclusive, will produce 
constriction of the abdominal portion of the aorta and 



Viscera and Their Control 51 

the same treatment applied to the first, second and 
third lumbar vertebrae, will cause vaso-constriction 
of the vessels of the walls of the abdominal aorta. 

Centers for Dilation 

Dilation of the aorta may be caused by concussion 
of the ninth to twelfth thoracic spines or transverse 
processes. 

Centers of Dilation 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied to 
the spinous or transverse processes of the ninth, tenth, 
eleventh and twelfth thoracic vertebrae will cause di- 
lation of the heart and the aorta. 

ANEUEISM 

In the treatment of aneurism rest is very essential 
to success. Exertions of any kind and exercise to any 
extent is very detrimental to recovery. 

Centers for Constriction 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied over 
the spinous or transverse processes of the seventh cer- 
vical vertebra excites the most efficient vaso-constric- 
tion of the heart and aorta, and is the most potent 
means of evercoming aneurism. 

Concussion is a more potent and efficient method 
of treatment than is the sinusoidal stimulation for 
aortic aneurism. 

Concussion and sinusoidal stimulation applied over 



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the second to eighth thoracic vertebrae inclusive, in 
addition to the seventh cervical concussion will assist 
greatly in overcoming abdominal aneurism. 

Concussion and stimulation of the sinusoidal cur- 
rent, applied over the first, second and third lumbar 
vertebrae inclusive, causes constriction of the vaso- 
motor and parenchymatous tissues of the abdominal 
contents and this measure will also assist and hasten 
recovery from aneurismal enlargements of the abdomi- 
nal aorta. 

Centers for Dilation 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation over the spi- 
nous or transverse processes of the ninth, tenth, 
eleventh and twelfth thoracic vertebrae will cause vaso- 
dilation of the vessels and parenchyma of the abdomi- 
nal viscera, and increase the size of an aneurysm and 
augment its symptoms. Concussion to excite dilation 
of a supposed aneurysmal tumor is an important diag- 
nostic procedure. 

APPENDIX 

Centers for Constriction 

The appendix may be caused to constrict by con- 
cussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied to the seventh 
cervical vertebra. 

The seventh cervical treatment may be augmented 
by concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied to the 
upper three lumbar segments which portions contain 



Viscera and Their Control 53 

the centers of origin of vaso-constrictor nerves supply- 
ing the appendix. 

These measures of treatment will increase the 
symptoms of appendicitis and are therefore diagnostic. 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation over the 
eighth and ninth thoracic vertebrae will cause con- 
traction of the parenchyma of the appendix and ad- 
jacent tissues. 

Center for Dilation 

Concussion and other stimulation applied over the 
eleventh dorsal or thoracic spinal segment will cause 
decided dilation of the appendix and adjacent tissues 
and allay the cramps and spasms and distressing 
symptoms of appendicitis. 

Stimulation of this spinal segment causes dila- 
tion of the bowels generally and aids greatly in re- 
lieving appendicitis without an operation. 

THE BLADDEE 

Centers for Constriction 

The rapid sinusoidal current applied to the first 
or to the fifth lumbar spinal segment will excite con- 
traction of the muscular walls of the bladder. 

Concussion given to the spinous or transverse 
processes of the upper three lumbar vertebrae will 
stimulate the bladder walls and the blood vessels 
thereof. 

Concussion applied over the transverse processes 



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or spine of the ninth thoracic vertebra will stimulate 
the spinal center or origin of the first lumbar pair of 
nerves and thus stimulate the musculature of the blad- 
der walls. 

BLOOD VESSELS 

Centers for Constriction 

Concussion applied vigorously to the seventh cer- 
vical vertebra will produce the most decided vaso- 
motor constrictor impulses of the blood vessels general- 
ly in all parts of the body. 

Concussion applied to the spinous or transverse 
processes of the thoracic vertebrae, from the second to 
the eighth inclusive, will excite stimulation and vaso- 
constriction of the splanchnic regions. 

Concussion given to the upper three lumbar seg- 
ments of the spinal column produces vaso-constriction 
of the blood vessels and of the parenchyma of the 
viscera of the abdominal cavity and also of the pelvic 
cavity. 

The use of the sinusoidal current applied over the 
spinal segments mentioned above will stimulate con- 
traction to a less degree than will the vigorous con- 
cussion. 

Centers for Dilation 

Concussion applied, by rather slow but firm and 
strong concussion strokes, to stimulate the nerve cen- 
ters contained in the spinal cord and within the neural 



Viscera and Their Control 55 

arches of the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth tho- 
racic vertebrae, will cause a dilation of the blood ves- 
sels generally, and especially of the abdominal cavity 
or contents. 

CENTERS CONTROLLING BLOOD 
PRESSURE 

Decreasing Blood Pressure 

High blood pressure, due to cardiac weakness, is 
best relieved by concussion over the spinous or trans- 
verse processes of the seventh cervical vertebra. 

High blood pressure is usually and most easily re- 
duced by concussion, nerve pressure or sinusoidal 
stimulation, applied to the spinous or transverse proc- 
esses or between the transverse processes of the third 
and fourth thoracic vertebrae. 

Increasing Blood Pressure 

Concussion and other stimulation administered to 
the upper three lumbar segments of the spinal column 
will excite contraction of the blood vessels of the 
splanchnic regions which will act mechanically on the 
blood pressure to increase it. 

Concussion applied to the third and fourth cer- 
vical segments of the spinal column will, by stimula- 
tion of the centers of origin of the phrenic nerves, ef- 
fect an increase of the blood pressure. 



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THE BEAIN 

Centers for Constriction 

The blood vessels of the brain may be caused to 
contract by the administration of concussion to the 
seventh cervical vertebra. 

Concussion over the second cervical vertebra will 
also effect stimulation and contraction of the blood ves- 
sels of the brain substance. 

THE BEEASTS 

Centers to Stimulate 

The secretion of the mammary glands may be 
easily and readily increased by the use of spinal con- 
cussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied to stimulate 
the spinal centers situated in the neural arches of the 
third and fourth thoracic segments of the spinal column. 

Centers for Constriction 

Concussion administered to stimulate the centers 
of origin of the second pair of thoracic nerves situated 
in the neural arch of the seventh cervical vertebra will 
excite contraction of the blood vessels of the mam- 
mary glands. This measure will diminish the secretion 
of lacteal fluids. 

THE CAEDIA 

The oardia is the upper orifice of the stomach and 



Viscera and Their Control 57 

it is subject to spasmodic contraction in some patients, 
under certain conditions when swallowing food. 

Centers for Constriction 

A contraction of the cardia may be caused by 
stimulation of the spinal origin of the second and third 
thoracic pairs of nerves by concussion or the use of the 
rapid sinusoidal current. 

Concussion applied to the fifth thoracic spine will 
cause dilation of the pylorus and contraction of the 
cardia. 

Nerve pressure upon the right side of the fourth 
thoracic spine will cause dilation of the pylorus and 
contraction of the cardia. 

Centers for Dilation 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation, affecting the 
spinal origin of the fifth and sixth pairs of spinal 
nerves, by being applied over the third spinal segment 
of the spinal column, will cause dilation of the upper 
orifice of the stomach. 

This will readily relieve choking attacks. 

THE COLON 

Centers to Stimulate 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation, applied over 
the spinal nerve centers of origin contained in the neu- 
ral arches of the thoracic vertebrae, from the second 
to the eighth inclusive, will stimulate the splanchnic 



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nerves and the viscera which they supply, among which 
are the different portions of the colon. 

Centers for Constriction 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation, applied to 
the upper three segments of the lumbar portion of the 
spinal column, will cause a decided contraction of the 
colon and intestines, more especially is this true of the 
treatment applied to the second lumbar segment. 

Centers for Dilation 

Concussion given over the spinous or transverse 
processes of the eleventh thoracic vertebra causes a 
general dilation of the abdominal viscera. 

Nerve pressure applied to the spinal nerves or 
near their spinal exit will cause dilation of the colon, 
and the sites for the application of pressure have been 
established according to Abrams as follows: 

Bilateral nerve pressure on the sides of the tenth 
thoracic vertebra will cause dilation of the duodenum. 

Bilateral nerve pressure by the side of the eleventh 
thoracic vertebra will induce dilation of the sigmoid 
flexure. 

Bilateral nerve pressure by the side of the twelfth 
thoracic vertebra causes dilation of the ascending colon, 
also of the cecum and attached ileum. 

Bilateral nerve pressure by the side of the first 
lumbar vertebra causes a dilation of the descending 
colon. 

Bilateral nerve pressure by the side of the fourth 
vertebra causes a dilation of the transverse colon. 



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THE DIAPHRAGM 

The diaphragm may be stimulated and will be- 
come more prominent at its borders, on one or both 
sides of the epigastrium, under the costal borders, 
when intermittent pressure is applied between the sec- 
ond and third cervical vertebrae. The best results 
may be obtained when the patient is recumbent with 
the knees flexed. 

This phenomenon is due to stimulation of the 
origin of one of the spinal branches of the phrenic 
nerve. 

DUODENUM 

See centers mentioned under heading of the colon, 
pages 57 and 58. 

THE EARS 

The vagus tone may be increased by intermittent 
concussion of the seventh cervical vertebra and this 
will augment the acuteness of the sense of hearing. 

Concussion of the second cervical vertebra will 
stimulate the auditory nerves through branches of the 
cervical nerves adjoining them. 

Nerve pressure applied in the interspace between 
the third and fourth thoracic spinous or rather trans- 
verse processes will in a short time diminish vagus 
tone and this will diminish the acuteness of the sense 
of hearing. 



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ESOPHAGUS 

Centers for Constriction 

Concussion of the seventh cervical vertebra, or the 
nse of sinusoidal stimulation upon the nerve center 
of origin contained in the neural arch thereof will cause 
a contraction of the esophagus. And so will nerve 
pressure applied at the sides of the interspace between 
the spinous processes of the seventh cervical and the 
first dorsal spines. 

A similar result may be elicited by concussion or 
sinusoidal stimulation of the upper three dorsal seg- 
ments or by nerve pressure applied to the first three 
pairs of spinal nerves at or near their spinal exit from 
just below the upper three thoracic vertebrae. 

Pressure in the paravertebral spaces between the 
third and fourth thoracic vertebrae produces dilation 
of the cardia and contraction of the esophagus. 

Centers of Dilation 

Stimulation of the fifth segment of the thoracic 
portion of the spinal column by concussion or sinusoidal 
stimulation will cause dilation of the pylorus and at the 
same time contract the cardia which phenomenon is 
associated with dilation of the esophagus. 

THE EYES 

The eyes may be affected by spinal treatment which 
will stimulate spinal nerves which send communicating 
branches to the cranial nerves and the terminal ganglia 
of the sympathetic nervous system connected therewith. 



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Centers for Stimulation 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the first 
and second cervical segments affects the eyes because 
of the consequent stimulation of the vagal nerves, and 
also because of the effect of the stimulation of the optic 
nerves through the channel of branches from first cer- 
vical nerves, joining the optic and other cranial nerves. 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the seventh 
cervical segment of the spinal column increases the 
acuteness of vision which is due no doubt to the effect 
upon the capillary circulation. 

The same treatment applied to the upper thoracic 
segments from the second to the fourth inclusive, 
causes dilation of the pupils of the eyes. 

Spinal treatment or stimulation, given to the lower 
thoracic vertebrae, from the sixth to the tenth, affects 
the pneumogastric nerves, because of the connection of 
the spinal nerves from these segments with the ter- 
minal afferent fibers of the pneumogastric nerves. 

Nerve pressure applied to the first pair of lumbar 
nerves at or near their spinal exit, especially on the 
right side, will effect the eye-lids and secretion of tears. 

GALL BLADDER 

Centers for Contraction 

Concussion, nerve pressure or sinusoidalization, 
administered to the ninth and tenth thoracic segments 
of the spinal column, will cause dilation of the gall 
bladder. 



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The same treatment applied to the upper lumbar 
portion of the spinal column, including the first, second 
and third segments, will excite contraction of the gall 
bladder. 

Centers for Dilation 

Concussion, nerve pressure or sinusoidalization, 
administered to the ninth and tenth thoracic segments 
of the spinal column, will cause dilation of the gall blad- 
der. 

THE HEAET 

Spinal concussion is perhaps one of the most potent 
and effectual methods of immediately affecting the ac- 
tion of the heart that has ever been discovered or used 
by practitioners of the healing art. 

We may readily and easily cause contraction, di- 
lation, inhibition or acceleration of the heart's action 
by stimulation which is best excited by spinal concus- 
sion. 

The action of the heart may be started after faint- 
ing, paralysis from chloroform or resuscitated from 
drowning or from asphyxia from different causes, and 
the action of the heart may be greatly increased in 
strength and in a quick and expedient manner by the 
use of spinal concussion. 

Centers for Restoration of the Heart 7 s Action 

Eapid concussion of the seventh cervical vertebral 
spinous transverse processes will start the heart to ac- 



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tion after syncope of brief duration almost instantane- 
ously, and the marked characteristic of the hearts ac- 
tion, when so started, is the strength of the beat. 

Spinal concussion or other stimulation, especially 
adjustment, of the fourth thoracic spinal segment will 
also excite cardiac action, after most forms of asphyxia, 
very quickly and the heart's action when so started 
seems to be under perfect inhibitory control. 

Concussion of the middle cervical vertebrae, es- 
pecially the third and fourth, or the use of other meth- 
ods of stimulating the phrenic nerves, will resuscitate 
a failing heart very quickly, and at the same time great- 
ly accelerate the cardiac action and consequently the 
rate of the pulse. 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the first 
and second segments of the cervical portion of the 
spinal column will initiate the heart's action after syn- 
cope and also stregthen and inhibit its action, because 
of its influence upon the vagal nerves. 

Centers for Contraction 

Spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the 
seventh cervical spinal segment will cause the most 
decided contraction of the cardiac walls and blood ves- 
sels, and this is the center depended upon for results in 
treatment of cardiac dilation and valvular insufficiency 
and syncope or asphyxia. 

Centers for Dilation 

Spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the 
lower segments of the spinal column from the ninth 



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to the twelfth inclusive, will cause decided dilation of 
the cardiac wall and the thoracic and abdominal aorta, 
and are the chief centers for cardiac dilation. 

Centers for Acceleration 

Spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimulation or 
paravertebral nerve pressure applied to the third and 
fourth cervical segments of the spine will accelerate or 
quicken the rate of the cardiac action and consequently 
the pulse rate. 

Centers for Inhibition 

Stimulation of the centers of origin of spinal 
nerves contained in the neural arch of the second tho- 
racic vertebra, by means of concussion or sinusoidal 
currents, seem to increase the inhibitory control of the 
vagal nerves over the rate of the action of the heart, 
therefore the second thoracic is the center for inhibi- 
tion according to the best authorities. 

If the rate of the heart beat is due to compensory 
action, on account of weakness of the heart, then the 
rate of the cardiac action may be reduced by concussion 
or other stimulation of the seventh cervical segment of 
the spine. 

THE INTESTINES 

Centers for Constriction 

Spinal concussion and other methods of stimula- 
tion applied to the upper three lumbar segments of the 
spine cause contraction of the intestines., 



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Stimulation of the middle dorsal segments of the 
spine from the second to the eighth inclusive, by con- 
cussion or sinusoidalization, will stimulate the peristal- 
sis of the entire splanchnic area. 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spine, or trans- 
verse processes, will augment diminished splanchnic 
tone due to subnormal vagus tone. 

Centers for Dilation 

Concussion of the eleventh dorsal spine or stimula- 
tion by paravertebral nerve pressure or the sinusoidal 
current will cause dilation of the intestines, and this is 
an excellent measure in the treatment of spastic con- 
stipation and in the treatment of appendicitis. 

THE KIDNEYS 

Centers for Contraction 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spine or trans- 
verse processes, which stimulates the spinal centers of 
origin of the second thoracic pair of spinal nerves will 
produce the most decided vasomotor constriction of the 
blood vessels and an anemic condition of the kidneys 
and thus cause a decrease of the kidney excretion and a 
constriction of the size of them. 

Eapid concussion or sinusoidal currents applied to 
the sixth, seventh and eighth thoracic segments of the 
spine, will induce contraction of the parenchymatous 
tissues of the kidneys and thus cause stimulation of 
them. 

Concussion and other stimulation of the upper 
three lumbar segments of the spine will cause contrac- 



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tion of the blood vessels and the parenchymatous 
tissues of the renal organs. 

Centers of Dilation 

Stimulation of the tenth and the eleventh thoracic 
segments of the spine, by nerve pressure, spinal concus- 
sion or sinusoidal stimulation will cause dilation of the 
parenchyma and of the blood vessels of the kidneys, 
and this will increase their action and cause the appear- 
ance of albumen, if continued, in the secretion of a 
kidney which is in normal condition until after the be- 
ginning of the treatment. 

THE LARYNX 

Center for Constriction 

Rapid spinal concussion of the seventh cervical 
spine or transverse processes will induce a constricted 
feeling and contraction of the tissues of the larynx and 
will relieve laryngeal catarrh and hyperaenemic con- 
ditions by relieving the capillary engorgement. 

Nerve pressure, or the sinusoidal current applied 
so as to affect the same nerves, will produce no doubt 
the same or similar results to those obtained by the 
rapid concussion. 

THE LIVER 

Centers for Contraction 

The liver may be constricted by rapid intermittent 
concussion of the seventh cervical spine or the trans- 



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verse processes which causes a vaso-motor constriction 
of the portal circulation. 

Stimulation of the middle thoracic segments from 
the second to the eighth by intermittent sessions of con- 
cussion will stimulate the entire splanchnic zones, but 
when the treatment is confined to the fourth thoracic 
spine or transverse processes the stimulation will then 
directly affect and contract the hepatic organ. 

Concussion, rapid but intermittent, applied to the 
upper three lumbar segments of the spine will cause 
constriction of the blood vessels and of the parenchyma 
of the liver. 

Nerve pressure or sinusoidal stimulation affecting 
the same nerves will produce similar results upon the 
hepatic organ. 

Center for Dilation 

The eleventh thoracic vertebra is the center for 
dilation of the liver, and the phenomena of dilation of 
the vessels and tissues occurs when the centers of origin 
of the nerves of this segment is stimulated by the use 
of concussion, nerve pressure or the sinusoidal current. 

THE LUNGS 

Centers for Contraction 

Concussion over the third, fourth and fifth cervical 
segments of the spine will cause a contraction of the 
longitudinal fibers of the pulmonary air passages and 
other tissues of the lungs, because of the stimulation 
of the centers of origin of the phrenic nerves. 



68 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

Sinusoidal stimulation of the fourth and fifth cer- 
vical segments will prove very efficient in exciting con- 
traction of the lungs. 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spine or trans- 
verse processes will cause diminution of the amount of 
blood in the pulmonary tissues, and will produce an 
anemic condition, which is favorable to the develop- 
ment of tubercular infections, if too persistently used 
and continued too long. 
Centers for Dilation 

Stimulation of the middle third of the dorsal por- 
tion of the spine, from the fifth to the eighth inclusive, 
by concussion or sinusoidalization will cause dilation of 
the lungs and an increase in the amount of their vascu- 
lar contents. This is due perhaps to the contraction of 
the splanchnic zone and consequent mechanical pressure 
of their vascular contents into the lungs. 

Concussion of the first and second cervical ver- 
tebrae will affect the lungs also because of the influence 
of communicating branches which are given to the 
vagus nerves. 

NASAL CAVITY 

Centers for Constriction 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spine or trans- 
verse processes will cause vaso-constriction of the 
capillary circulation of the lining of the nasal mucous 
membranes. And this is an excellent auxiliary remedy 
in the treatment of reflex nasal asthma, nasal catarrh, 
both acute and chronic. 



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The sense of smell is modified by concussion of the 
seventh cervical spine or by any other method of in- 
creasing or decreasing vagus tone. 

THE OVAEIES 

Center for Contraction 

Concussion of the spinous or transverse processes 
of the seventh cervical vertebra causes constriction of 
the blood vessels of the pelvic organs generally. 

Concussion stimulation of the upper three lumbar 
segments of the spine will cause a decided contraction 
of the parenchyma of the ovaries. 

Kapid sinusoidal stimulation of the centers of ori- 
gin of the nerves originating in the tenth, eleventh and 
twelfth thoracic segments will cause stimulation of the 
tissues and musculature of the pelvic viscera, and a re- 
turn of the ovaries, which are prolapsed, to their normal 
situation. 

THE PANCEEAS 

Centers for Contraction 

Eapid but intermittent concussion applied to the 
spinous or transverse processes of the fourth, fifth and 
sixth thoracic vertebrae, especially to the fifth, will 
stimulate the centers of origin of the nerve supply to 
the pancreas. 
Centers of Dilation 

Stimulation of the centers of origin of spinal nerves 
contained within the neural arches of the tenth and 
eleventh thoracic vertebrae by spinal concussion or by 
use of nerve pressure or rapid sinusoidal currents, will 



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cause a decided dilation of the blood vessels and of the 
parenchyma of the pancreas. 
To Increase Pancreatic Juice 

An increase of the secretion and supply of the pan- 
creatic fluids may be obtained by concussion of the tenth 
thoracic spine or transverse proceses, which will in- 
crease the capacity and quantity of the blood therein, 
and thus cause increased cellular or glandular secre- 
tions. 

Alternate intermittent concussion of the fifth 
thoracic segment to constrict and the tenth thoracic 
vertebra to dilate the pancreas will cause the greatest 
secretion and flow of the pancreatic fluid. 

THE PHAEYNX 

Constriction Center 

Concussion of the spine of the seventh cervical 
vertebra or of the transverse processes thereof will 
cause constriction of the capillary vessels of the mucous 
surfaces of the pharynx. 

Sinusoidal stimulation applied to the paravertebral 
areas beside of, and adjacent to, the spine of the seventh 
cervical vertebra, will produce constriction of the cap- 
illary, circulation of the pharyngeal mucous mem- 
branes. 

Nerve pressure given to the nerves existing on 
either side of the seventh cervical spine will also cause 
vasoconstriction of the pharyngeal mucous membranes. 
Centers for Stimulation 

Concussion stimulation applied to the upper two 
cervical vertebrae will increase the nerve impulses of 



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the nerves of the cervical plexus and thus we may 
stimulate the tissues of the pharynx which they help 
supply. 

PEOSTATE GLAND 

Constricting Center 

The prostate gland, in a great percentage of men 
of sixty or more years, will become hypertrophied and 
obstruct the passage of the bladder contents. 

Concussion of the spine or transverse processes of 
the twelfth thoracic vertebra will cause contraction of 
the prostate gland. 

The rapid sinusoidal modality applied by placing 
one electrode over the twelfth thoracic vertebra and 
the other over the sacrum, or by placing an electrode on 
each of the two sides of the twelfth thoracic vertebra, 
will elicit perceptible contraction of the prostate gland 
which the palpating finger will readily distinguish. 

THE PYLOBUS 

Constricting Centers 

Nerve pressure, concussion or sinusoidal stimula- 
tion applied between or over the third and fourth tho- 
racic vertebrae will excite contraction of the pylorus. 
Center of Dilation 

Nerve pressure by the side of, or the paravertebral 
application of the sinusoidal current to the fifth tho- 
racic will cause the stomach to assume a more vertical 
position, with the cardia contracted and the pylorus 
dilated. 



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Eaising the hyoid bone will produce a more marked 
phenomenon of the same nature than will the nerve 
pressure or use of the sinusoidal current. 

Concussion of the fifth thoracic will also dilate the 
pylorus and empty the stomach's contents into the 
duodenum. 

THE BECTUM 

Stimulating Center 

The rapid sinusoidal stimulation of the fifth lumbar 
pair of nerves is one of the most efficient and potent 
means of increasing the tone and removing pathological 
conditions of the rectum, except in cases where opera- 
tive procedure is needed or truly indicated. 

THE SCALP 

Stimulating Center 

The circulation and cellular activity of the scalp 
may be best and most decidedly stimulated by concus- 
sion or by the use of the sinusoidal current applied to 
the first and second cervical segments of the spine. 

Vibration of the scalp will produce decided stimula- 
tion thereof when applied vigorously and repeatedly 
from day to day. 

THE SCBOTUM 

Constricting Centers 

The scrotum may be constricted and contracted 
and very decidedly so, by the use of the rapid sinusoidal 
stimulation or vigorous spinal concussion applied to the 
upper three lumbar segments of the spinal column. 



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Concussion of the seventh cervical spine will cause 
a general vasoconstriction which will prove an auxiliary 
measure of treatment when wishing to contract the 
scrotum. 

THE SPINAL COED 

Center of Dilation 

To dilate the vascular supply to the spinal cord, 
we apply vigorous but intermittent spinal concussion to 
the eleventh thoracic spine or transverse processes, 
which will cause a dilation of the blood vessels of the 
spinal column and this measure is very helpful in the 
treatment of paralysis. 

THE SPLANCHNIC ZONES 

Constricting Centers 

Stimulation of the thoracic segments, or the centers 
of spinal nerve origin contained therein, from the sec- 
ond to the eighth inclusive, by intermittent concussion, 
by the use of nerve pressure or by the use of the rapid 
sinusoidal current, will stimulate the entire area of the 
splanchnic portion of the abdominal cavity of the body. 

Measures to stimulate the vagal nerves will exert 
a very marked tonic effect upon the abdominal viscera. 

Concussion or other stimulation of the upper three 
lumbar segments of the spinal column will cause decided 
contraction of the abdominal cavity and the splanchnic 
zones. 
Dilating Centers 

Spinal concussion or the sine current applied to the 



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tenth and eleventh thoracic segments will cause dilation 
of the splanchnic zones. 

THE SPLEEN 

Constricting Centers 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the upper 
three lumbar segments of the spine will cause constric- 
tion of the spleen. These measures cause fever in cases 
afflicted, at present or during the past, with malaria, 
because of the contraction of the spleen causing squeez- 
ing of the Plasmodium of malaria out into the circula- 
tion. 

Concussion to excite action of the splanchnic 
nerves will stimulate the action of the spleen and the 
most marked results will be obtained when the concus- 
sion or sinusoidal stimulation is confined to the second, 
third and fourth thoracic segments or alternated be- 
tween the third thoracic and the seventh cervical seg- 
ments, and the upper lumbar segments. 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spine, or the 
transverse processes, will cause constriction of- the cir- 
culation in the spleen and stimulate the same because 
of its action or influence upon the pneumogastric 
nerves. 
Center for Dilation 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation or the use of 
nerve pressure to the eleventh thoracic segment will 
excite dilation of the circulation of the spleen and will 
also dilate the cellular tissues of this viscus. 

For the greatest increase in the activity of the 



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spleen, I would recommend alternate rapid concussion 
of the second lumbar and the eleventh thoracic ver- 
tebrae, or the alternate concussion of the eleventh and 
the third thoracic vertebrae. 

THE STOMACH 

The stomach is the receptacle of all we impose upon 
it, and it is expedient that we know how to affect its 
integrity, and to empty its contents, when so desired. 
Constriction Centers 

The size of the stomach may be reduced by caus- 
ing contraction thereof by means of spinal concussion, 
sinusoidal stimulation or nerve pressure affecting the 
seventh thoracic, the second thoracic, or the upper three 
lumbar segments of the spine. 
Dilation Centers 

Eapid spinal concussion, paravertebral nerve pres- 
sure, or sinusoidal stimulation, applied to the eleventh 
thoracic spinal segment will cause decided dilation of 
the stomach wall and a descent of this organ in its 
position. 

Irritation of the nasal mucosa by the use of anaes- 
thetics or otherwise will cause dilation of the stomach. 

Concussion or other stimulation of the third tho- 
racic, especially paravertebral nerve pressure, will 
cause contraction of the pylorus and dilation of the car- 
dia of the stomach. 

Spinal concussion, sinusoidal stimulation or para- 
vertebral nerve pressure affecting the spinal nerve cen- 
ters of origin situated within the neural arch of the 






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fifth dorsal segment of the spinal column will cause 
the stomach to assume a more nearly vertical attitude 
with the pylorus dilated and open and the oardia con- 
stricted, which causes an emptying of the contents of 
the stomach into the duodenum. 

This maneuver will cause distress in cases of 
catarrh, ulceration or any inflammation of the duo- 
denum in a few moments ' time and is an excellent physi- 
cal means of diagnosis. 

Eaising the hyoid bone, which is best done as you 
stand behind a patient, will excite this phenomenon of 
emptying the stomach better and more effectually than 
stimulation of the fifth thoracic spinal segment or the 
nerve centers of origin contained therein, according to 
the claims of Dr. H. Jaworski. 

THE THYBOID GLAND 

Constricting Centers 

The most potent center for constriction of the thy- 
roid gland is the spinal segment contained in the 
seventh cervical neural arch of the spinal column which 
may be best excited by rapid but intermittent concus- 
sion strokes applied to the seventh cervical spine or to 
the transverse processes. 

Concussion of the middle cervical segments from 
the third to the fifth inclusive, will stimulate the cen- 
ters of origin of the cervical nerves which directly ram- 
ify and supply the thyroid gland. 

The rapid sinusoidal treatment to the second cer- 
vical ventebra will affect the thyroid through the vagus 
nerves, and concussion will also constrict this gland 



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when applied to the fourth and fifth cervical segments 
because of the impulses transmitted directly to the 
thyroids by the phrenic nerves. 

THE TONGUE AND TONSILS 

Concussion, rapid and intermittent, of the seventh 
cervical spine will cause constriction of the vascular 
system and especially the capillary circulation of the 
mucous coverings of the tongue and tonsils, and of the 
tissues of these organs. 

TEETH AND GUMS 

Center to Stimulate 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the sec- 
ond segment of the cervical region of the spine will 
cause direct stimulation of the nerve supply to the teeth 
and gums because of the communicating branches of 
the nerves originating in this segment, which join the 
trigeminal nerves which supply these organs. 
Center to Constrict 

The same treatment applied to the seventh cervi- 
cal spine will constrict the vascular supply to the teeth 
and gums. 

THE UTERUS 

Center to Constrict 

Rapid but intermittent concussion of, or rapid sinu- 
soidal stimulation will cause the most decided con- 
traction of the uterine walls and of the blood vessels 
thereof. 

Rapid sinusoidal stimulation applied to both sides 



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of the spine of the fourth lumbar vertebra will, through 
the stimulation of the fourth pair of lumbar nerves, 
where they make their exit from the spine, cause stimu- 
lation and contraction of the uterine organ. 

Sinusoidal stimulation of the tenth thoracic seg- 
ment of the spine will cause dilation of the cervix of 
the uterus and this measure is said to cause childbirth 
to become almost painless. 

THE VAGINA 

Constricting Centers 

Binasal sinusoidal stimulation will excite vaso- 
constriction of the capillary circulation of the mucosa 
of the vagina and of the musculature of the vaginal 
walls. 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the upper 
three lumbar segments of the spine will cause the most 
decided contraction of the musculature of the vaginal 
wails and give tone to, and will assist greatly to over- 
come conditions of catarrh and leucorrhea. 

THE VAGUS TONE 

Centers to Increase Vagus Tone 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spine will stimu- 
late and increase vagus tone and concussion of the up- 
per two cervical segments will also stimulate the vagus 
tone because of a branch from an ansa between the first 
and second cervical pairs of nerves which join the pneu- 
mogastric. 

Concussion given to the spines of the second and 
fourth thoracic vertebrae or nerve pressure to or near 



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the spinal origin of the fourth pair of thoracic nerves 
will cause greater stimulation of the vagus nerves and 
their inhibitory control than will the same treatment 
applied elsewhere. 

Dropping the head back as far as possible and 
raising the hyoid bone will also greatly increase vagus 
tone. 

The rapid sinusoidal stimulation given, to the same 
centers as is recommended for concussion above will 
stimulate and increase vagus tone. 

Rectal dilation is a very efficient method of ex- 
citing and stimulating both vagus and splanchnic tone. 

VASO-MOTOR TONE 

There are subsidiary nerve centers in the spinal 
cord that control the vaso-motor tone and that cause 
constriction thereof, and there are other centers which 
control the dilation thereof and it is an equilibrium 
between these dilator and constrictor influences that 
should maintain the normal amount of tonicity. 
Constricting Centers 

Concussion, sinusoidal stimulation or paraverte- 
bral nerve pressure of the seventh cervical segment of 
the spinal column will cause decided vaso-motor con- 
striction by the excitation of doubtless the chief vaso- 
motor constricting center in the spinal column. 

The same treatment applied to the upper three seg- 
ments of the lumbar portion of the spinal column will 
excite vaso-motor constriction of the vessels of the ab- 
dominal and pelvic cavities. 



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Dilating Centers 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied to 
the lower four thoracic segments of the spine will cause 
general vaso-motor dilation which is most marked in 
the abdominal and pelvic viscera. 

The eleventh thoracic segment or center of nerve 
origin contained therein when stimulated will pro- 
duce the most specific impulse of dilation of any of the 
lower thoracic segments. 

THE VEINS 

Constricting Centers 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spine will 
prove the most efficient treatment for venous paral- 
ysis and concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied 
to the upper three lumbar segments is an efficient 
auxiliary measure to concussion of the seventh spine 
in the treatment of venous congestion and varicocele 
conditions of the lower extremities and of venous en- 
gorgement in the pelvic and abdominal viscera. 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the middle 
thoracic segments, from the second to the eighth, will 
stimulate the splanchnic areas but will not constrict as 
decidedly as stimulation of the upper three lumbar seg- 
ments. 
Dilating Centers 

Eapid spinal concussion or sinusoidalization of the 
ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth thoracic segments 
will cause general relaxation and dilation of the blood 
vessels and veins. 



Chapter III 
SPINAL CENTEES 

The spinal segments, or the centers of origin of 
the spinal nerves which are contained in the spinal 
cord, within the neural canal of the spinal column, 
originate nerve energy, and also act as reflex transfer 
stations for all the different varieties of nerve impulses, 
excited by stimulation of the terminal endings of sen- 
sory nerves. 

The nerves originating from the different nerve 
centers in the spinal cord vary quite materially in the 
nature of the vital impulses or energy which they 
receive, and which they conduct to the parts which 
they supply. 

In this chapter it is our wish to consider the in- 
fluences which the various nerve impulses, generated 
by the different centers of nerve origin, have upon the 
many viscera, organs and parts, which they supply. 

We also wish to consider the results which may be 
obtained by concussion, when it is given to the spinous 
or transverse processes of the different vertebrae; the 
effects of sinusoidal stimulation when administered to 
the various spinal segments, containing the origin of 
the spinal nerves; also what may be accomplished by 
nerve pressure when applied in the paravartebral 
spaces, or to nerves at or near their spinal exit. 






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The results obtained by the nerve impulses, excited 
by the above mentioned method of stimulation when 
applied to different nerve centers, vary quite materially 
in the nature of the vital phenomena produced within 
the different viscera and parts of the human organism, 
hence the great importance of an understanding of this 
very interesting subject. 

It is in many cases rather difficult to study, sep- 
arately, the effects of the stimulation of a special spinal 
center, independent of adjacent ones, because of their 
very close relation or their juxtaposition within the 
spinal cord and also because of their similarity in func- 
tion. For this reason, we, in many cases, consider two 
or more centers of origin of spinal nerves collectively, 
and in many cases we study them both individually and 
collectively. 

FIEST AND SECOND CERVICAL 
SEGMENTS 

In the neural arches of the first and second cer- 
vical vertebrae, are situated the centers of origin of the 
first four pairs of cervical nerves. 

Stimulation of these two segments will excite the 
centers of origin of these four cervical pairs of spinal 
nerves and will effect all of the cranial nerves, to which 
they give off communicating branches. 

We notice the effects of stimulation of the upper 
two cervical segments in the head region and in the 
organs of the special sense as the eyes, ears, teeth, 
gums, etc. 



Spinal Centers and Their Influence 83 

Stimulation of the upper two cervical segments 
will influence the vagus nerves, because communicating 
branches are given off to them from a loop or ansa 
formed from the first and second cervical pairs of 
nerves, whose centers of origin are in the neural arch 
of the atlas. 

Excitation of these upper two cervical segments, 
or centers of nerve origin, will also stimulate the 
phrenic nerves, because their principal centers of origin 
are contained in the neural arch of the second cervical 
vertebra. 

Because of these facts, concussion or other stimula 
tion of these segments or nerve centers of the spine 
will influence, to some extent, all the viscera supplied 
both by the phrenic and pneumogastric nerves. 

Concussion, sinusoidal stimulation or nerve pres 
sure, applied to these upper cervical segmental centers 
of nerve origin, will produce very decided effects as 
follows : 

1 Stimulates the origin of the upper four cer- 
vical pairs of nerves. 

2 Stimulates visual acuteness through communi- 
cating branches from the fourth pair of cervical nerves, 
which join the optic nerves. 

3 Stimulates the cervical nerves, the branches of 
which join the auditory nerves. 

4 Stimulates and affects the rapidity and regu- 
larity of the heart's action by exciting the centers of 
origin of the phrenic nerves, which are located in the 
neural arches of the axis and of the third cervical ver- 
tebra. 



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5 Stimulates the centers of origin of the recurrent 
meningeal nerves and this affects the circulation and 
metabolic integrity of the brain substance and its 
covering membranes, which inclose and which supply 
nourishment to the structural tissues of the brain. 

6 Stimulates the functional phenomena of the 
viscera of the trunk generally, because of the increase 
of vagus tone, engendered by the stimulation of the 
centers of origin of the communicating rami joining 
the vagi from the upper cervical nerves. 

Loosening up the articulation between the second 
and third cervical vertebrae,, or continued nerve pres- 
sure between the transverse processes of these verte- 
brae, will relieve or allay pain in the liver, spleen, gall- 
duct, pleura or pericardium due to phrenic involve- 
ment. Believing interference with or stimulating the 
origin of the fourth pair of cervical nerves in some 
cases, is an effectual treatment for paralysis of the 
diaphragm, and this also improves the function of 
vision and also helps to regain or maintain the normal 
health of the gums and teeth. 

THIRD CERVICAL SEGMENTS 

In the neural arch of the third cervical vertebra, 
is located the centers of origin of the fifth pair of cer- 
vical nerves, and also some of the cells of the centers 
of origin of the fourth pair of cervical nerves. 

Stimulation of the third cervical segment has a 
very decided influence upon the phrenic nerves, as 
well as upon the fourth and fifth pairs of cervical 



Spinal Centers and Their Influence 85 

nerves, and consequently upon the parts which they 
supply. 

Stimulation by concussion, by the sine current or 
by nerve pressure, applied to the third cervical seg- 
ment, will produce decided results as follows : 

1 Excites myomotor action in the heart's muscles. 

2 Will initiate heart action after syncope from 
different causes. 

3 Will accelerate the rate of cardiac action and 
consequently increases the rate of the pulse. 

4 Stimulation of this segment will increase the 
vaso-motor tone of the pulmonary organs. 

5 Since the nerves from this segment control, 
to a great extent, the rhythm of the heart's action, 
stimulation will abort arrhythmic paroxysms. 

6 Stimulation of the centers of origin of the 
nerves in this segment will increase visual acuteness 
to some extent, and the health of the teeth and gums. 

7 Stimulation applied to the third cervical seg- 
ment will cause a similar effect to excitation of the 
centers of origin of the cervical nerves originating in 
the neural arch of the second cervical vertebra. 

FOURTH AND FIFTH CERVICAL 
SEGMENTS 

The neural arches of the fourth and fifth cervical 
vertebrae contain the centers of origin of the fifth, 
sixth and seventh cervical nerves. 

Stimulation applied, by use of concussion, the sine 
current, or nerve pressure, will affect the origin of the 



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contributory branches to the phrenic nerves, which are 
given off from the fifth cervical nerves, and also stimu- 
lates the centers of origin of communicating branches 
to the middle and inferior ganglia of the cervical sym- 
pathetic, which furnish branches to the cardiac gang- 
lion of the sympathetic. The cardiac ganglion supplies 
the sympathetic and automatic nerve fibers to the tho- 
racic viscera. 

Mechanical stimulation, affecting the centers of 
origin of nerves located in the neural arches of the 
fourth and fifth cervical vertebrae will induce results 
as follows: 

1 Stimulate the vaso-motor tone of the blood 
vessels of the lungs. 

2 Cause contraction of the longitudinal fibers of 
the air passages of the lungs. 

3 Will check pulmonary hemorrhage from tuber- 
cular or other lesions of the lung tissues. 

4 Will correct the physical conditions of the air 
passage of the lungs associated with emphysemic 
asthma. 

5 Will excite cardiac action, following temporary 
syncope, and will accelerate the rate of the cardiac 
cycles of action. 

6 Concussion of the fourth and fifth cervical seg- 
ments is an auxiliary measure in the treatment of 
goiter, especially exopthalmic goiter. 

7 The adrenals may be stimulated to secrete a 
greater quantity of adrenalin by stimulation of the 
second, third and fourth cervical spinal segments, 
which will increase the phrenic nerve impulses to them. 



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SEVENTH CERVICAL SEGMENT 

The seventh cervical spinal segment contains a 
very important spinal center, which is located within 
the neural arch of the vertebra prominens. 

This center contains the cells of origin of the 
second pair of thoracic nerves, which have a very 
potent influence or control over the heart and the vaso- 
motor tone of the vessels of the general circulation. 

Stimulation given by spinal concussion, nerve pres- 
sure, or the sinusoidal current, to the spinous or trans- 
verse processes of the seventh cervical vertebra, will 
excite and increase the generation and giving off of 
vital impulses by the centers of origin of the first, 
second and third pairs of thoracic nerves and more 
especially will these measures affect the action of the 
second thoracic pair of nerves. 

Stimulation of centers of nerve origin contained 
within the neural arch of the seventh cervical verte- 
bra, will induce decided and phenomenal influence over 
the vital and functional activity in all parts of the 
human organism, and we enumerate briefly as follows: 

1 Increases cardio-motor action. 

2 Increases the temperature of the body. 

3 Increases the temperature of the extremities. 

4 Causes contraction of the muscles of the heart. 

5 Causes a very decided and general vaso-con- 
striction. 

6 Overcomes dilation and valvular lesions of the 
heart. 



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7 Will relieve angina pectoris which is due to car- 
diectasis. 

8 Kednces and cures exophthalmic goiter surely 
and very rapidly. 

9 Increases tone of the arterial walls and accom- 
plishes symptomatic cures of aneurism. 

10 Acts as an auxiliary treatment for pertussis 
and controls the paroxysms of coughing. 

11 Acts as auxiliary treatment in cases of hay 
fever or hay asthma and nasal catarrh. 

12 Increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid 
and is an auxiliary treatment for hypopepsia. 

13 Will restore cardiac action when stopped by 
fainting, drowning or by chloroform inhalation. 

14 Constricts the blood vessels of the nose, ears, 
eyes, lungs and kidneys and the mucous membranes of 
the nasal cavities. 

15 Is an auxiliary treatment in cases of deafness, 
asthenopia, amblyopia, cataracts and tachycardia due 
to diminished vagus tone. 

16 Is an auxiliary treatment of great value in the 
treatment of all diseased conditions of viscera and 
parts which are due to lack of vaso-motor or vagus 
tone. 

17 Concussion of the seventh cervical will stop 
sneezing, abort bad colds, overcome paroxysms of 
chills, equalize the circulation, dispel local congestion, 
and overcome vaso-motor paralysis and restore vari- 
cose veins to normal. 



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FIRST AND SECOND THORACIC 
SEGMENTS 

There is contained within the nenral arches of the 
first and second thoracic vertebrae the centers of origin 
of the third and fonrth pairs of thoracic nerves. 

Spinal concussion, or the sinusoidal current, ap- 
plied to the spinous or transverse processes of the first 
and second thoracic vertebrae, or nerve pressure ap- 
plied to the paravertebral spaces by the side of the 
spinous processes of the second and third thoracic ver- 
tebrae, will stimulate the nerve or vital impulses of 
the spinal centers of origin of the third and fourth 
thoracic pairs of spinal nerves. 

Special phenomena will occur as the result of stim- 
ulation of these nerves, and we briefly enumerate them 
as follows: 

1 Will inhibit the heart's action. 

2 Will strengthen the cardia motor action. 

3 Will constrict the ciliary muscles of the eyes. 

4 Will stimulate the parenchyma of the lung sub- 
stance. 

5 Will increase the tone of the sigmoid flexure 
of the colon (Abrams). 

THIRD THORACIC SEGMENT 

In the neural arch of the third thoracic vertebra 
is located the centers of origin of the fifth pair of tho- 
racic nerves. 

The fifth pair of thoracic nerves help to form the 



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great splanchnic nerves, and are the first and upper- 
most pair of nerves which join into the formation of the 
solar plexus, which supplies the abdominal viscera. 

Stimulation of the spinal centers of origin of the 
fifth pair of thoracic nerves, by the application of con- 
cussion, nerve pressure, or sinusoidal current, to the 
third thoracic segment will elicit results as follows: 

1 Will stimulate the parenchyma of the stomach. 

2 Will stimulate the tissues of the throat region. 

3 Will cause contraction of the walls of the eso- 
phagus. 

4 Will cause dilation of the cardiac end of the 
stomach. 

5 Will cause contraction of the pyloric end of 
the stomach. 

6 Will overcome spasms of the cardia and parox- 
ysms of choking. 

7 Will increase the symptoms of hypertrophic 
stenosis of the pylorus. 

FOUETH THORACIC SEGMENT 

In the neural arch of the fourth thoracic vertebra, 
is situated the nerve centers of origin of the sixth pair 
of thoracic nerves. 

The sixth pair of thoracic nerves join in the forma- 
tion of the great splanchnic nerves, but the white rami 
which are given off by the sixth thoracic pair of nerves, 
after joining the gangliated cords of the sympathetic, 
divide into two divisions, one of which joins the upper, 
and the other the downward stream of white rami com- 



Spinal Centers and Their Influence 91 

nmnicantes, and for this reason, the sixth thoracic 
nerves are considered the central division point of the 
twelve pairs of the thoracic nerves. 

Stimulation of the spinal center of origin of the 
sixth pair of thoracic nerves by the application of con- 
cussion, nerve pressure, or the sinusoidal current, ap- 
plied to the fourth thoracic segment, will elicit results 
as follows: 

1 Will stimulate the parenchyma of the spleen. 

2 Will stimulate the central spinal nervous sys- 
tem. 

3 Will excite an inhibitory influence upon the 
heart. 

4 Will stimulate the heart muscle through the 
fourth thoracic nerves. 

Nerve pressure applied in the paravertebral spaces, 
between the third and fourth spinous processes, if 
sufficient to cause sedation, will affect the integrity 
and action of the pneumogastric nerves, and will 
diminish the vagus tone and the functions of the viscera 
of the trunk, which are enervated by the vagi as fol- 
lows: 

1 Increases dilation of the heart and aorta. 

2 Increases symptoms of abdominal congestion. 

3 Increases the symptom of diminished vagus 
tone. 

4 Will cause dilation of the cardia of the stomach. 

5 Will cause constriction of the pylorus of the 
stomach. 



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FIFTH THOBACIC SEGMENT 

In the neural arch of the fifth thoracic vertebra 
are contained the nerve centers of origin of the seventh 
and eighth pairs of thoracic nerves. 

The seventh and eighth pairs of thoracic nerves 
enter into the formation of the great splanchnic nerves, 
and they are responsible, to a great extent, for the in- 
tegrity of the solar plexus. 

Stimulation of the centers of origin of the seventh 
and eighth pairs of thoracic nerves, by the application 
of the spinal concussion, or the sinusoidal current, to 
the fifth thoracic segment will elicit the following re- 
sults : 

1 Will stimulate the parenchyma of the liver. 

2 Will stimulate the secretion of the pancreas. 

3 Will contract the parenchyma of the pancreas. 

4 Will contract the capacity of the gall-bladder. 

5 Will dilate the pyloric opening of the stomach. 

6 Will cause the stomach to assume a vertical 
position. 

7 Will overcome pyloro-spasm but does not affect 
stenosis or carcinoma. 

When pyloro-spasm or continued contraction still 
remains after the stimulation of the spinal centers con- 
tained in the neural arch of the fifth thoracic segment, 
then this must be due to stenoses, carcinoma or to some 
chronic condition of induration of the musculature of 
the pylorus. 



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SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH 
THOEACIC SEGMENTS 

In the neural arches of the sixth, seventh and 
eighth thoracic vertebrae is situated that portion of 
the spinal cord which contains the spinal centers of 
origin of the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth pairs 
of spinal nerves. 

The ninth pair of spinal nerves enter into the for- 
mation of the great splanchnic nerves and also affect 
the supra-renal capsules of the kidneys. 

Spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimulation will 
stimulate the parenchyma of the adrenals and the 
secretion of adrenalin. 

The ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth pairs of 
nerves collectively furnish all the spinal nerves which 
enter into the formation of the lesser or second splanch- 
nic and the third or least splanchnic nerves. 

Stimulation of the spinal centers of origin of the 
ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth pairs of spinal nerves 
by the use of spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimula- 
tion applied to the sixth, seventh and eighth thoracic 
segments and nerve pressure applied to these nerves 
at or near their spinal exits will excite the following 
phenomena : 

1 Will stimulate the parenchymatous tissues of 
the kidneys. 

2 Will stimulate the lower two splanchnic nerves 
and the parts which they supply. 

3 Will excite dilation of the lungs because of 
their connection with the phrenic nerve terminals. 



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4 Will cause general constriction and will in- 
crease the tone of the lower splanchnic zones generally. 

5 Concussion of these centers alternated with 
concussion of the tenth and eleventh thoracic segments 
will increase kidney action. 

NINTH THOEACIC SEGMENT 

The first pair of lumbar nerves originate from a 
spinal nerve center of origin which is situated in the 
neural arch of the ninth thoracic vertebra. , 

Stimulation of the ninth thoracic spinal segment 
or the center of nerve origin contained therein, by the 
use of spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimulation, will 
elicit some phenomena as follows: 

1 Will cause dilation of the gall-duct. 

2 Will cause dilation of the gall-bladder. 

3 Will stimulate the centers of origin of the 
principal nerve supply to the bladder. 

4 Nerve pressure to the ninth thoracic nerves 
will stimulate the action of the adrenals. 

5 Will relieve paroxysms of asthma due to a con- 
dition of atelectasis of the lungs. 

Spinal adjustment to loosen up the articulation 
between the ninth and tenth thoracic vertebrae, and 
to thus relieve interference with the ninth thoracic pair 
of nerves, will reach some stubborn cases of asthma 
which will not respond to the ordinary adjustment. 



Spinal Centers and Their Influence 95 

TENTH AND ELEVENTH THORACIC 
• SEGMENTS 

The second, third, fourth and fifth lumbar nerves 
originate from the spinal segments or centers of nerve 
origin, which are contained in that portion of the spinal 
cord, located in the neural arches of the tenth and 
eleventh thoracic segments. 

These lumbar nerves ramify and supply the pelvic 
contents and therefore will stimulate the action and 
affect the integrity of the pelvic viscera, when they 
are excited to increased action by the ordinary methods 
of stimulation, applied to the tenth and eleventh 
thoracic segments, which contain the centers of origin 
of the lumbar nerves. 

The principal and most important phenomenon ex- 
cited by the stimulation of the ninth and tenth thoracic 
segments, or the centers of nerve origin contained 
therein, is the dilation of the vascular system especial- 
ly, and also of the parenchymatous tissues, of the 
viscera of the abdominal cavity and vessels of circula- 
tion of the splanchnic zones. 

Stimulation of the tenth and eleventh thoracic seg- 
ments and consequently of the spinal centers or origin 
of the second, third, fourth and fifth lumbar pairs of 
nerves, by spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimulation, 
will excite the following phenomena : 

1 Will cause general vaso-motor dilation. 

2 Will cause dilation of the heart and aorta. 

3 Will accentuate the symptoms of an aneurism. 



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4 Will increase the secretion of the intestinal 
lining. 

5 Will increase the peristalsis of the alimentary 
canal. 

6 Will excite dilation of contents of splanchnic 
zones. 

7 Will increase the number or quantity of red 
blood cells. 

8 Will increase the blood volume contained in the 
splanchnic zones. 

9 Will increase the myo-motor or visceral tone, 
of the duodenum. 

10 Will cause dilation of the liver, spleen, bowels, 
stomach, pancreas and kidneys. 

11 By causing dilation of the spleen we may 
cause an increased production of red blood cells. 

12 Will cause an increase of nutrient supply to 
the pancreas and increase its action. 

13 Will overcome cases of spastic constipation 
by increasing the vascularity and secretion of the in- 
testinal mucosa. 

TWELFTH THOEACIC SEGMENT 

The neural arch of the twelfth thoracic vertebra 
contains the spinal centers of origin of all of the sacral 
spinal nerves. 

Spinal concussion or . sinusoidal stimulation ap- 
plied to the twelfth thoracic segment, which contains 
the centers of origin of the sacral nerves will stimulate 
the pelvic viscera or organs supplied by them. 



Spinal Centers and Their Influence 97 

One of the most noticeable of the phenomena ex- 
cited by stimulation of the twelfth thoracic segment, is 
the contraction of the prostate. 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation of the twelfth 
thoracic segment will also increase the tone of the 
caecum. 

The twelfth thoracic segment, when stimulated, 
will also assist in the dilation of the organs of the 
circulation because of the connection of the nerves 
which are stimulated with the terminal endings of 
the pneumogastric nerves. 

Sinusoidal stimulation applied to the twelfth 
thoracic segment will affect and increase the tonicity of 
the sphincters of the bladder and will assist in over- 
coming cases of incontinence of urine. 

THIRD TO EIGHTH THOEACIC SEGMENTS 
COLLECTIVELY 

Within the neural arches of the vertebrae, from 
the third to eighth inclusive, there is contained that 
portion of the spinal cord in which are situated the 
spinal centers of origin of all the spinal nerves furnish- 
ing contributory branches which enter into the forma- 
tion of the solar plexus and of the splanchnic nerves. 

Stimulation of these segments from the third to 
the eighth inclusive, which contain the centers of nerve 
origin of the thoracic nerves, from the fifth to the 
twelfth inclusive, by spinal concussion or by sinusoidal 
stimulation, will affect the entire splanchnic zones and 
general results may be observed as follows: 



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1 Will cause dilation of the pulmonary organs. 

2 Will cause contraction of the splanchnic vis- 
cera. 

3 Will increase the visceral tone of the entire 
splanchnic zone. 

4 Will mechanically force blood from the splanch- 
nic zones into the lungs. 

5 Will overcome splanchnoptosis or tendency 
thereto from diminished splanchnic tone. 

6 Will overcome any tendency to inguinal hernia 
and super-imposed weight upon the pelvic viscera. 

7 Will overcome tendency to excessively large, 
fatty accumulation within the abdominal walls. 

THIRD TO FIFTH THOEACIC SEGMENTS 

In the neural arches of the third, fourth and fifth 
thoracic vertebrae, are contained the spinal centers 
of origin of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth thoracic 
pairs of nerves, which enter into the formation of 
the great splanchnic nerves. 

Stimulation of these segments or the spinal cen- 
ters of nerve origin contained therein, will cause stim- 
ulation and contraction of the viscera supplied by the 
great splanchnic nerves directly, and affects in this 
manner the following visceral phenomena: 

1 Stimulates and contracts the liver. 

2 Stimulates and contracts the spleen. 

3 Stimulates and contracts the stomach. 

4 Stimulates and contracts the pancreas. 



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5 Stimulates and contracts the upper intestines. 

6 Increases the amount of the circulation in the 
lungs. 

FIFTH TO EIGHTH THORACIC SEGMENTS 

In the neural arches of the fifth, sixth, seventh 
and eighth thoracic vertebrae, are located the spinal 
centers of nerve origin of the ninth, tenth, eleventh and 
twelfth pairs of spinal nerves. 

These nerves furnish all the spinal nerve rami 
which enter into the formation of lesser or second and 
of the least or third splanchnic nerves. 

Stimulation of the fifth to the eighth thoracic seg- 
ments, containing the origin of the ninth to the twelfth 
pairs of spinal nerves, by spinal concussion or sinu- 
soidal stimulation, will cause certain results as follows : 

1 Will stimulate pelvic organs. 

2 Will stimulate and contract the kidneys. 

3 Will stimulate and contract the omentum. 

4 Will stimulate and contract the mesentery. 

5 Will greatly increase the pulmonary circula- 
tion. 

6 Will dilate the pylorus and contract the cardia 
of the stomach. 

7 Will increase the tonicity of the lower splanch- 
nic zones generally. 



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NINTH TO TWELFTH THORACIC 

SEGMENTS 

In the neural arches, included in that portion of 
the spinal column consisting of the ninth, tenth eleventh 
and twelfth spinal segments, are contained the spinal 
centers of nerve origin of all of the lumbar and of all 
of the sacral nerves. 

These nerves ramify and supply the lower portion 
of the intestines and lower colon, and they are dis- 
tributed to, and constitute the principal nerve supply 
to the pelvic organs or viscera and to the lower ex- 
tremities. 

Stimulation of the segments from the ninth to the 
twelfth thoracic segments inclusive, which contain the 
spinal centers of nerve origin of the lumbar and sacral 
nerves, by spinal concussion, sinusoidal stimulation, or 
by nerve pressure applied to the lumbar nerves at or 
near the points of their spinal exit will affect the integ- 
rity or vital function of all of the parts which these 
nerves directly ramify and supply. 

Another important consideration, in the application 
of stimulation to the lower four thoracic segments, 
which will cause stimulation of the lumbar and sacral 
nerves, is the connection which these lumbar and sacral 
nerves have with the terminal endings or afferent fibers 
of the pneumogastric nerves. 

While the influence of stimulation of the lumbar 
nerves is to stimulate the lower bowels and pelvic or- 
gans which they directly supply, they have quite a 



Spinal Centers and Their Influence 101 

different influence, when stimulated or excited, upon 
the viscera which they supply directly, than upon the 
organs which they influence in a reflex manner. 

The spinal centers contained in the lower four seg- 
ments of the thoracic portion of the spine contain the 
chief subsidiary centers of dilation contained within 
the spinal column, and the dilation which is excited 
by stimulation of these spinal segments, effects both 
the parenchymatous tissue and vascular system of 
practically all of the viscera of the abdominal cavity. 

Alternate and interrupted stimulation of the ninth, 
tenth, eleventh and twelfth thoracic segments, by the 
use' of sinusoidal stimulation, or by the use of spinal 
concussion, applied either to the spinous or transverse 
processes of the lower four thoracic vertebrae, will 
cause the most decided dilation of all the organs of 
circulation and of the viscera of the upper two-thirds 
of the abdominal cavity. 

Alternate and interrupted concussion of the lower 
four thoracic segments of the spine: 

1 Will cause decided dilation of the heart. 

2 Will cause decided dilation of the aorta. 

3 Will cause dilation of the vaso-motor system. 

4 Will cause an increase of the symptoms of 
aneurism. 

5 Will increase the area of aneurismal dullness. 

6 Will increase the murmurs from functional car- 
diac weakness. 

7 Will increase the visceral tone and the dull area 
of the duodenum. 



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8 Will excite dilation of the liver, spleen, stomach, 
kidneys and intestines. 

FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD LUMBAR 

SEGMENTS 

The spinal centers of nerve origin are situated 
above the upper plane of the neural arch of the second 
lumbar vertebra, for this reason spinal concussion ap- 
plied to the spinous or transverse processes of the up- 
per three lumbar segments of the spine, does not affect 
spinal centers of nerve origin except in case of concus- 
sion of the first lumbar segment. 

Empirically we find that by concussion or sinu- 
soidal stimulation applied to the second lumbar seg- 
ment, so as to stimulate the nerves coming from that 
portion of the spine, we excite the most decided and 
powerful constricting influences and contraction of the 
abdominal and of the pelvic viscera. 

The influence of constriction, which is excited or 
engendered by concussion of the upper three lumbar 
segments of the spine, causes contraction of the vas- 
cular system or blood vessels and also the parenchy- 
matous tissues of the viscera and organs of both the 
abdominal and pelvic cavities. 

The chief center for spinal concussion or for sinu- 
soidal stimulation to effect a general vasoconstrictor 
and parenchymatous contraction of the abdominal and 
pelvic viscera is the second lumbar segment. 

Concussion of the upper three lumbar segments 
will produce results as follows: 



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1 Will excite uterine contraction. 

2 Will overcome atonic constipation. 

3 Will overcome uterine hemorrhage. 

4 Will excite contraction of the liver. 

5 Will excite contraction of the spleen. 

6 Will excite contraction of the stomach. 

7 Will excite contraction of the intestines. 

8 Will increase the tone of the colon and intes- 
tines. 

FOUETH AND FIFTH LUMBAR SEGMENTS 

The fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae contain no 
spinal centers of nerve origin within their neural 
arches, but they contain a portion of the divided ends 
of the spinal cord. 

No doubt the effect produced by concussion of the 
fourth and fifth lumbar segments is due principally to 
stimulation of the lumbar spinal nerves where they 
make their spinal exit. 

Stimulation of the fourth and fifth lumbar seg- 
ments by sinusoidal current, by spinal concussion, ap- 
plied to the spinous or transverse processes, or nerve 
pressure applied to the fourth and fifth lumbar nerves 
at or near their spinal exits, will cause contraction of 
the tissues and capillary circulation of mucous mem- 
branes of the bladder and this will overcome an atonic 
condition due to myo-motor insufficiency. 

In closing this chapter in which we have briefly 
and incompletely given you a general outline of the 
results obtained by spinal concussion, sinusoidal stim- 



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illation or by nerve pressure applied to the vertebrae 
either separately or collectively, we would now like 
to make one suggestion which we believe if accepted 
and applied will be of much use to you and increase the 
efficiency of your work in spinal therapy. 

Whenever it is desired by you to increase the 
functional activity of glandular structures of any of 
the organs or viscera it is best to apply stimulation, 
alternately and interruptedly, to both the centers which 
dilate and constrict the organ which you are treating. 

By dilating the blood and lymphatic vessels of an 
organ, we increase the nourishment and liquid supply 
upon which the glands act and from which they secrete 
or excrete. 

By exciting an alternate dilation and contraction 
of the blood vessels and parenchyma of a glandular 
organ we will furnish an increased amount of nutritive 
material, and by the stimulation of spinal centers of 
nerve origin we will increase the vital energy and 
functional activity of the cells of secretion and excre- 
tion and thus enable them to make more use of the in- 
creased nutritive supply. 



Chapter IV. 
DISEASE AND SUGGESTIONS 

In this brief chapter, Ave wish to consider very 
briefly those special ailments or functional derange- 
ments which may be benefited by the use of spinal con- 
cussion, nerve pressure or sinusoidal stimulation. We 
omit purposely those diseases which cannot be helped 
by these methods of treatment. 

We would refer the reader, who is seeking infor- 
mation concerning the best method of treatment for 
diseases, which are not mentioned in this chapter, to 
a set of works by the author, consisting of two books, 
Spinal Tre&e^Lant Science and Technique, and Disease 
and Rational Therapy, published recently by the autho': 
of this work. 

We take up the different troubles which we consid- 
er in this chapter in alphabetical order, so as to make 
this work a handy reference for the busy practitioner, 
and usually confine our suggestions to directions for 
the use of concussion and of the sinusoidal current, to 
the exclusion of other and often more efficient methods, 
for which see Spinal Treatment and Rational Therapy, 
by the author. 

ABDOMINAL INSUFFICIENCY 

Cause. Diminished tone of the nerve supply 
to the abdominal walls and their visceral contents is 



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the cause of the pendulous abdomen, and of the frequent 
splanchnoptosis, which is so common in people of mid- 
dle age or subsequently. 

Treatment. An artificial abdominal support 
will relieve the symptoms of diminished splanchnic 
tone, by relieving the prolapsed condition of the vis- 
cera, but it will not effect a permanent cure. In fact, 
an artificial support engenders weakness of the muscles 
which should normally support the abdominal walls 
and their visceral contents in a comfortable poise. 

The sinusoidal electrodes applied to the central 
thoracic segments, one on either side, from the third 
to the eighth inclusive, or more definitely to either 
side between the sixth and seventh thoracic segments, 
will contract the visceral supports, and also the walls 
of the abdomen. 

The constant use of the sine current, and the exer- 
cise produced thereby, will strengthen the musculature 
of the abdominal walls and increase the strength of the 
ligaments which support the abdominal viscera. 

Massage and kneading of the abdominal walls will 
assist in the dissipation of the accumulated fat beneath 
its integument. Exercise is also an important matter 
in the treatment of men of sedentary habits, which are 
more prone to corpulency and pendulous abdomens. 

ACID CONDITIONS 

Treatment. The anode or positive pole at- 
tracts oxygen from any local zone. Oxygen is an acid 
maker, hence removing it, will relieve pain. 



Disease and Suggestions 107 

ALBUMINUEIA 

Definition. Albuminuria is due to filtration of the 
soluble proteids through the glomerular tufts of the 
kidneys and to degeneration of the epithelial cells of 
the renal tubules, and is a result of an associated hy- 
peraemic condition and general dilation of the paren- 
chyma of the renal organs. 

Treatment. The elimination of albumen may be 
stopped by the application of concussion or of sinusoid- 
al stimulation over the seventh cervical spinous or 
transverse processes, which will constrict the paren- 
chyma and also the circulation of the kidneys. 

Concussion or the sine current applied over the 
seventh cervical and the upper three lumbar segments 
alternately will produce a more decided constriction of 
the capillary circulation and parenchyma of the kid- 
neys, and will prove a more effective treatment than 
stimulation applied to either of these centers alone. 

Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied to 
the spinous or transverse processes of the sixth, seventh 
and eighth thoracic vertebrae of the spinal column, will 
cause constriction of the parenchyma of the kidneys, 
and this treatment may be applied in connection with 
that which is recommended in the former paragraph. 

To Increase Symptoms. We may initiate the elim- 
ination of albuminuria from the normal and health- 
ful kidneys by the use of concussion or other stimula- 
tion over the tenth and eleventh thoracic segments. 
This treatment will excite dilation of the parenchyma 
and of the vessels of the circulation of the kidneys, 



108 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

which will cause a condition which will permit the 
filtration of the soluble proteids. 

To accomplish best results in the treatment of 
Bright 's disease or any other pathological condition in 
which there is decided derangement of the functional 
and histological alterations of the renal organs, the 
writer would recommend the methods of treatment de- 
scribed in Eational Therapy (pages 173 to 177). 

AMBLYOPIA 

Definition. Amblyopia is a condition of dimness 
of vision, which is often due to diminished vagus tone. 

Treatment. This condition may be helped and 
overcome by spinal concussion or by sinusoidal stimu- 
lation applied to the seventh cervical spinous or trans- 
verse processes, as this will increase the vagus tone, 
and consequently the visual acuteness. 

AMENOBRHEA 

Definition. Amenorrhea is an absence of the 
monthly menstrual periods, and this condition is pres- 
ent normally during pregnancy and after the meno- 
pause, and may result from different pathological con- 
ditions. 

Treatment. Amenorrhea, which is due to anemia, 
may be overcome by stimulation of the nerves which 
supply those organs, which will increase the volume 
of the blood and the number of red blood cells. 

1 This may be accomplished by concussion ap- 
plied to the origin of the nerves, which will cause dila- 



Disease and Suggestions 109 

tion of the tissues of the blood-making organs, and 
which also will cause general dilation of the vascular 
system. 

2 To accomplish both an increase in the number 
of the blood cells and in the volume of the blood stream, 
apply concussion or sinusoidal stimulation to the tenth 
thoracic segment of the spinal cord. 

3 A more decided effect may be produced by con- 
cussion or by use of the sine current, when it is applied 
alternately to the tenth thoracic vertebra to excite 
dilation, and then to the second lumbar vertebra to 
cause constriction of the blood-making organs. 

4 We may still further enhance the efficiency of 
our treatment by using concussion or sinusoidal stimu- 
lation over the third, fourth and fifth thoracic seg- 
ments, which contain the centers of origin of the nerves 
which directly supply the blood-making organs, in ad- 
dition to. the measures of treatment mentioned above. 

Anemic Amenorrhea. When this condition is due 
to chronic and wasting diseases, relief may be obtained 
by the application of rational methods of treatment for 
the restoration of health and freedom from the chronic 
form of disease, which is the cause thereof. 

Neiswanger recommends the following : ' ' Negative 
galvanism is a vaso-motor dilator, bringing increased 
blood supply to the parts. Apply vaginal electrode 
within the vault of the vagina with the positive pad 
over the abdomen. Use forty ma. ten minutes every 
second day. The result in one month will restore the 
normal condition." 



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ANEMIA 

Definition. Anemia is a condition in which there 
is a deficiency in the amount of the blood corpuscles or 
some other element or elements or constituents of the 
blood. 

Treatment. The measures recommended above 
for the treatment of anemic amenorrhea are the best 
and most efficient methods of treatment for anemia by 
any one depending exclusively upon spinal stimulation, 
but there are auxiliary methods and better methods for 
the treatment of this condition. (See Eational Ther- 
apy, page 133.) 

ANEUKISM 

Definition. Aneurism is a pathological condition 
of an artery in which there is diminished myo- 
motor tone of the arterial walls and a consequent dila- 
tion thereof, forming an aneurismal sac. 

Treatment. Spinal concussion or sinusoidal 
stimulation applied to the seventh cervical spinous or 
transverse processes will increase the tone of the mus- 
culature of the arterial walls and will effect a symp- 
tomatic cure. 

Much better results may be obtained in the treat- 
ment of aneurism by first adjusting the second thoracic 
vertebra to relieve all interference with the second 
thoracic pair of nerves, after which the concussion will 
prove more efficient, and less vigorous concussion will 
be required to accomplish results. 



Disease and Suggestions 111 

The sine current or concussion stimulation applied 
to the upper three lumbar segments of the spine will 
excite decided vaso-constriction and myo-motor action 
which will affect the blood vessels of the abdominal 
cavity, and will assist in restoring to normal the ab- 
dominal aneurisms. 

ANGINA PECTOEIS 

Definition. This is a spasmodic paroxysm and a 
very painful affection of the heart, and is symptomatic 
of different cardiac affections. Anginoid pains may 
be due to aneurysm, and in this and in other cases, the 
angina pectoris may not be associated with cardia^ 
affections. 

Treatment. Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation 
applied to the seventh cervical spine will effect a cure, 
or will relieve the symptoms of angina pectoris due 
to cardiac weakness. 

The same methods of stimulation, when applied 
to the third and fourth dorsal spinous or transversa 
processes, will produce excellent results in the treat- 
ment of angina pectoris, which is due to spasms of the 
cardiac muscles. 

ANIMAL PARASITES 

Etiology. Animal parasites are due to a lack of 
strength and activity of the digestive ferments of the 
alimentary tract. 

Treatment. The rational treatment for animal 
parasites by the use of spondylotherapy is to relieve 



112 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

interference with the spinal nerves, supplying the di- 
gestive glands, by spinal adjustment and to stimulate 
their centers of origin, and thus increase the impulses 
which they supply to the glands which secrete and fur- 
nish the digestive ferments of the alimentary tract. 
Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation should be ap- 
plied to thoracic segments from the third to the eighth 
inclusive, as the neural arches of this portion of the 
spine contain the centers of origin of the nerves which 
supply the splanchnic zones. 

ANKYLOSIS 

Definition. Ankylosis is a solid union of one or 
more of the synovial articulations of the skeletal struc- 
ture or frame-work of the body. 

Treatment. For efficient and successful methods 
of treatment for ankylosis, see Little Ailments (Bur- 
gess) or Eational Therapy (Gregory). 

APHONIA 

Definition. Loss of power of speech. 

Treatment. For cases of simple aphonia, use the 
galvanic current. Place a positive felt covered elec- 
trode, three or four inches in length, at back of neck. 
Bend a flexible electrode over the larynx so that it will 
cover both sides. Wet both sides with sodium bicar- 
bonate solution. Give fifteen ma. and treat ten min- 
utes. Next apply the negative electrode on one side 
and positive on the opposite side of the larynx. Begu- 



Disease and Suggestions 113 

late the current so as to cause strong contractions of 
the vocal apparatus for a few minutes. 

. After five or six treatments with the galvanic cur- 
rent, use the slow sinusoidal and increase the current 
from zero until strong, sensible and painless contrac- 
tions are secured. A duration of the entire treatment 
should be about ten minutes and should be repeated 
three times per week. 

APPENDICITIS 

Definition. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the 
vermiform appendix, but in surgical operations it 
proves more often to be an imaginary trouble. 

Treatment. When there is a spasm or cramp of 
the appendix or of the abdominal viscera, which some- 
times extends to the abdominal walls and to the lower 
extremities, the symptoms may be quickly relieved by 
concussion applied to the eleventh thoracic vertebra. 
This will produce a decided dilation and relaxation of 
the tissues involved in the spasmodic phenomenon, and 
will relieve the pain and distress. 

Concussion of the eleventh thoracic segment, to- 
gether with an adjustment thrust applied to the second 
lumbar vertebra, will readily relieve a great majority 
of the cases of acute or chronic appendicitis in from 
one to ten minutes ' time, and these measures of treat- 
ment have accomplished cures which have proven to be 
permanent in a great majority of the cases which have 
come under. the treatment and observation of the 
author. 






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AEEHYTHMIA 

Definition. Arrhythmia is an irregularity of the 
action of the heart, which may be due to diminished 
vagus tone and consequent loss of inhibitory control, 
or it may be due to an interference of the accelerator 
nerves of the heart. 

Treatment. Concussion of the middle or third 
cervical will accelerate the heart's action. Concussion 
of the seventh cervical will usually increase the inhibi- 
tory control by stimulation of the vagus tone^ Concus- 
sion or pressure applied briefly to the seventh cervical 
segment will decidedly stimulate the vagus tone and 
give relief in these cases. 

ASCITES 

Definition. Ascites is an effusion of the sangui- 
nous elements of the blood into the viscera and into the 
surrounding tissues of the abdominal cavity. 

Treatment. First increase the vaso-motor tone by 
stimulation of the subsidiary centers of vasoconstric- 
tion, the chief of which are situated in the neural arch 
of the seventh cervical vertebra, by the use of concus- 
sion or sinusoidal stimulation. 

The application of concussion or sinusoidal stimu- 
lation to the upper three lumbar segments will also 
stimulate the vas-motor tone of the splanchnic zones. 
See Eational Therapy for better and more efficient 
methods of treatment for ascites and its complications. 



Disease and Suggestions 115 

ASTHMA 

Treatment. Asthma may be relieved, when due to 
cardiac weakness, by concussion of the seventh cervical 
spinous or transverse processes to increase the tone 
of the heart. 

Asthma, due to an emphysemic condition of the 
pulmonary organs, may be relieved by concussion ap- 
plied to the fourth and fifth cervical vertebrae, which 
will cause constriction of the lungs. 

Asthma, associated with atelectasis of the lungs, 
is best relieved symptomatically by concussion or sinu- 
soidal stimulation applied alternately to the sixth, 
seventh and eighth spinous or transverse processes. 

Bronchial asthma may be relieved by excitation, 
causing contraction of the lungs. Apply the rapid 
sinusoidal current by using one electrode over the spine 
of the fourth and fifth cervical vertebrae, and the other 
electrode over the sacrum. 

The treatment should continue from fifteen min- 
utes to one hour each day. For better and more ef- 
ficient and expedient measures for the positive cure of 
asthma see Eational Therapy, by the writer. 

ATAXIA, LOCOMOTOR 

Definition. Locomotor ataxia is a disease of the 
afferent or sensory tracks of the spinal cord associated 
with slight but an increasing loss of the power of loco- 
motion. 

Treatment. Spinal concussion or sinusoidal 
stimulation applied to the tenth and eleventh thoracic 



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segments of the spine will excite vasodilation, and will 
increase the nutrition of the spinal cord, and these 
measures will prove excellent auxiliary methods in 
the rational treatment of this disease. 

The sinusoidal stimulation and the muscular con- 
traction which is produced thereby, is an excellent 
measure in restoring and maintaining the normal ton- 
icity of the musculature. For other and more effect- 
ive methods of treatment of locomotor ataxia, see Ra- 
tional Therapy and also Spinal Treatment, by the 
writer. 

BEARING DOWN PAINS 

Definition. This is a heaviness or sense of weight 
which is felt in the splanchnic zones, and more es- 
pecially in the pelvic organs of the female. 

Treatment. This symptom may be overcome by 
stimulation of the splanchnic vaso-motor and nervous 
mechanism. In case of bearing down pains in the pel- 
vis, the symptoms may be relieved by stimulation of 
the upper three lumbar segments of the spine. 

Sinusoidal stimulation may be applied by plac- 
ing the electrodes upon each side and between the spi- 
nous processes of the sixth and seventh thoracic verte- 
brae, which will excite and stimulate the nerve supply 
of the splanchnic zones. 

BLOOD PRESSURE 

Blood pressure may vary from the normal, and 
there may be a decreased or increased blood pressure, 



Disease and Suggestions 117 

which may be due to hypertonia or hypotonic condi- 
tions of the vaso-motor system. 

Treatment. Hypertonic, or increased blood pres- 
sure, may be relieved by stimulation of the third and 
fourth thoracic spinal segments, which will tend to 
increase the inhibitory control of the vaso-motor ap- 
paratus. 

Hypotonic conditions, associated with subnormal 
blood pressure, may be relieved by the different meth- 
ods of stimulation applied to the seventh cervical spi- 
nal segment, and this measure of treatment will also 
reduce blood pressure which is produced because of the 
failure of the normal strength of the action of the 
heart. Hypotention of the circulation may be over- 
come by stimulation of the vaso-motor mechanism by 
concussion of the seventh cervical spine or the second 
lumbar segment. 

BLOOD COEPUSCLES 

To increase number of red cells. The red cells of 
the blood may be increased by concussion applied to 
the tenth thoracic segment of the spine, which will di- 
late the spleen and other blood-making organs. 

A still greater increase in the number of red blood 
cells may be reduced by alternate stimulation of the 
tenth thoracic and the second lumbar segments of the 
spine, by means of which maneuvers, we alternately 
increase and decrease the blood supply in the cell pro- 
ducing organs. 

A further stimulation and increase in the forma- 



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tion of the red blood cells may be induced by adjust- 
ment of the sixth thoracic vertebra, and by stimulation 
of the centers of origin of the sixth thoracic nerves, by 
the application of stimulation applied to the spinous or 
transverse processes of the upper three lumbar ver- 
tebrae. 

The volume of the blood may be increased by the 
same measure as will increase the formation of the 
blood corpuscles. 

BRADYCARDIA 

Definition. Bradycardia is an abnormal and slow 
action of the heart. 

Treatment. Bradycardia may be symptomatical- 
ly relieved or cured by concussion of the second and 
third cervical segments of the spine, which will stimu- 
late the centers of origin of the phrenic nerves which 
exert an accelerating influence upon the action of the 
heart. 

BRIGHT 'S DISEASE 

Definition. This is a disease of the kidneys asso- 
ciated with marked cloudy swelling of the renal or- 
ganic tissue structures, and one of the chief symptoms 
is albuminuria. 

Treatment. The symptom of the elimination of 
albumin by the kidneys and also the renal enlargement 
may be relieved by concussion applied to the seventh 
cervical spine, .and the effects of the treatment may be 



Disease and Suggestions 119 

enhanced by alternate concussion of the second lum- 
bar segment of the spine. 

Concussion applied to the sixth, seventh and eighth 
thoracic vertebrae will stimulate the centers of origin 
of the nerves directly supplying the kidneys, and this 
measure will constrict the parenchyma of the renal 
organs. 

The alternate concussion of the seventh cervical, 
and of the sixth, seventh and eighth thoracic and of the 
upper three lumbar vertebrae, will produce the best 
results in controlling both the condition of the kidneys 
and the elimination of albumin. 

Much better results may be obtained in the treat- 
ment of this disease by the use of spinal adjustment 
first to relieve interference with the nerve supply, which 
will influence and maintain the renal action, in connec- 
tion with the stimulation of the spinal centers to con- 
trol the symptoms. (For description and illustration 
of improved methods of adjustment, see Spinal Treat- 
ment, by the writer.) 

BEONCHITIS 

Definition. This is an inflammation which is usual- 
ly associated with an excessive excretion of the mucous 
membranes of the bronchi. 

Treatment. Concussion of the seventh cervical 
spinous or transverse processes, or the application of 
the sinusoidal current to this segment will constrict 
the capillary circulation of the mucous membranes of 
the bronchi, and will thus relieve temporarily the ex- 
cessive secretion and inflammation. 



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Adjustment of the second thoracic vertebra is 
much more effective in accomplishing permanent re- 
sults in the treatment of this ailment. 

The sine, one electrode over the spines of the 
fourth and fifth cervical vertebrae, and the other over 
the sacrum, fifteen minutes to an hour every day, is 
also a helpful measure of treatment for bronchitis and 
bronchial asthma. (Abrams.) 

CALCULI BILIAEY 

Treatment. The spasm which is produced by the 
passage of biliary calculi or gall stones may be relieved 
by exciting or stimulating the ninth thoracic segment, 
which will dilate both the gall bladder and the gall 
duct, and facilitate the passage of the gall stones. 

Spinal adjustment, to relieve interference with the 
nerve supply to the liver, will prevent the formation 
of gall stones, and will also relieve the pain arising 
from the passage of them. 

CALCULI RENAL 

Definition. Renal calculi are concretions which are 
formed in the kidney tubules and in the pelvis of the 
kidney. 

Treatment. The spasmodic pain excited by renal 
calculi may be readily relieved by stimulation of the 
tenth and eleventh thoracic segments of the spine, 
which will excite dilation and relaxation and relieve 
any spasm of the renal organs. 

Diagnosis of the presence of renal calculi may be 



Disease and Suggestions 121 

made certain by causing an alternate contraction and 
dilation of the kidneys, which will also engender alter- 
nate paroxysms of pain, especially prominent when the 
contraction of the kidneys is produced and there is re- 
lief from pain when the dilation of them is caused. 

KIDNEY CALCULI 

Since publishing the first edition of spondylother- 
apy simplified the author of this work has had wonder- 
ful results in the treatment of cases of renal calculi 
and we wish to add some information on this subject. 

Dr. Miles Hunt was suffering with pain in his back 
in the kidney region when he came to us for treat- 
ment. It was difficult to make an accurate diagnosis 
of his case as to what was causing the pain. We felt 
sure the kidneys were affected and that they were the 
cause of the pain but what the trouble was could not be 
so easily determined. 

The following test was made, first we concussed 
the seventh cervical spine and the second lumbar spine 
and in this way we contracted the kidneys and the re- 
sult was that his pain was greatly increased. We re- 
peated this experiment for four days with the same re- 
sult each time consequently we decided the cause of the 
trouble was stones in the kidneys which caused pain 
when the kidney tissues contracted upon them, but to 
further confirm our diagnosis we dilated the kidneys 
daily for four days and we found that following the 
concussion treatment our patient was relieved of his 
pain for hours or until he could enjoy a night's rest. 



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This result followed each treatment so that we decided 
that he had a stone or stones in the kidneys which 
would not disurb or cause pain when the tissues were 
relaxed as they were after this special concussion over 
the 11th dorsal spine. I know of no other way to so 
clearly demonstrate the presence of kidney calculi as 
this and with such positive correctness. 

A course of treatment was given him and the kid- 
neys were kept in a dilated state all the time until the 
stones were completely walled into the kidney tissues 
so that no further trouble was felt in the kidneys for 
years after. The case was symptomatically cured by 
spinal concussion. 

CABDIOPTOSIS 

Definition. This is a condition in which the heart 
is prolapsed slightly from its normal situation. 

Treatment. Concussion or sinusoidal stimulation 
applied to the seventh cervical spinal segment will con- 
strict the walls of the heart and its supporting tendons, 
and will draw it upward into its normal position. 

Adjustment of the second and fourth thoracic ver- 
tebrae will produce more permanent results than will 
the concussion, in restoring the efficiency of the prin- 
cipal nerve supply to the heart which will maintain the 
integrity of this organ and its supporting tissues. 

CAEDIOSPASM 

Definition. Cardiospasm is a spasmodic contrac- 
tion of the cardiac end or upper entrance into the 



Disease and Suggestions 123 

stomach, which condition is associated usually with di- 
lation of the esophagus, and these phenomena are asso- 
iated with choking attacks. 

Treatment. Immediate relief from cardiospasm, or 
from choking attacks, may be obtained by concussion of 
the third thoracic spinal segment or by nerve pressure 
applied to the fourth pair of spinal nerves, which are 
beside of and even with the third thoracic spine. 

CATAEACT 

Definition. Cataract is a condition of opacity of 
the crystalline lens of the eye. 

Treatment. Concussion or other stimulation ap- 
plied to the upper two cervical segments will stimulate 
the centers of origin of the upper cervical nerves which 
enter into the formation of the cervical plexus. 

The cervical plexus gives ofT communicating 
branches to the optic and other cranial nerves. Stimu- 
lation of the upper two cervical segments, therefore, 
will assist materially in the treatment of cataract. 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spinous or 
transverse processes will also assist materially in clear- 
ing up the condition of opacity of the crystalline lens 
which obstructs the vision. 

CATAEEH 

Treatment. Catarrh of the nasal passages may be 
relieved symptomatically by concussion of the seventh 
cervical spinous or transverse processes, or by sinusoi- 
dal stimulation of this segment, which measures will re- 



124 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

duce the capillary circulation of the mucous mem- 
branes of the nasal cavities, and consequently check the 
catarrhal discharge therefrom. 

The electrodes of the sinusoidal apparatus may be 
applied to the middle cervical region, so as to stimulate 
the origin of the third and fourth cervical nerves, and 
this measure will assist in the treatment and cure of 
nasal catarrh. 

CHANGE OF LIFE 

Change of life or the menopause is a marked 
period or change in the life of all women reaching that 
age or period of life, from forty to forty-five years of 



Treatment. Excessive hemorrhage, the rather 
common pathological symptom of this period, may be 
quickly and easily checked by concussion of the second 
lumbar vertebra, or by stimulation of the upper three 
lumbar segments alternately. 

Sinusoidal stimulation of the second lumbar and of 
the middle thoracic segments will tend to overcome the 
splanchnoptosis due to the lack of visceral tone, which 
is common at this age of life. 

For more rational and more efficient methods of 
treatment for complications in connection with the 
change of life, try spinal adjustment, which is more 
efficient in affections of this nature than is spinal con- 
cussion. (See Spinal Treatment, by the author.) 

CHEST EXPANSION 
Treatment. The lack of proper expansion of the 



Disease and Suggestions 125 

chest may be due to failure of expansion of the upper 
parts of the lungs. This condition may be relieved by 
stimulation of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth thor- 
acic segments, which will cause dilation and ex- 
pansion of the lungs, while at the same time the meas- 
ure will cause constriction of the splanchnic zones. 
This will aid mechanically in squeezing the contents of 
the abdominal cavity into the thoracic cavity. 

CHILL 

Definition. A chill is a nervous condition, asso- 
ciated with an external subnormal temperature and an 
internal congestion, and usually there is internal fever 
present. 

Treatment. A chill or chilliness may be quickly 
relieved by concussion of the seventh cervical spinous 
or transverse processes, which will increase the tem- 
perature of the body and which will also equalize the 
circulation. For other potent, effiicient and more ex- 
pedient methods, see Eational Therapy. 

CHOKING ATTACKS 

Definition. Stoppage of food in its passage 
through the esophagus because of dilation thereof in 
connection with cardiospasm. 

Treatment. Choking attacks, which are due to 
cardiospasm, may be quickly relieved by nerve pressure 
or by spinal concussion applied to the spinous or trans- 
verse processes of the third and fourth thoracic verte- 
brae. 



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CHOLERA INFANTUM 

Definition. This is a disease in which there is an 
inflammatory condition and excessive secretion of the 
intestines, which is associated with purging and with 
vomiting. 

Treatment. Belief of this condition may be ob- 
tained by concussion or other stimulation of the upper 
three lumbar segments which will stimulate, and which 
will also constrict and overcome the hyperemic con- 
dition, and the glandular secretions and the conse- 
quent discharge from the intestines. 

This trouble is easily and quickly overcome in 
children by physical methods such as spinal adjust- 
ment or rapid concussion applied to the second lumbar 
segment, when medicine will fail to accomplish any sat- 
isfactory or permanent results. 

CHLOROSIS 

Definition. This is an anemic condition more com- 
mon with girls before or about the time of reaching the 
age of puberty. 

Treatment. Concussion or other stimulation ap- 
plied alternately to the tenth thoracic and second lum- 
bar segments, to increase the number of corpuscles and 
the volume of the blood, will overcome chloro-anemia. 
There are other measures which will assist in the ra- 
tional treatment of this trouble. (See Rational Ther- 
apy.) 



Disease and Suggestions 127 

CIRCULATION SPLANCHNIC 

To increase circulation. Concussion of the tenth 
and eleventh thoracic segments will increase the con- 
gestion and the circulation of the splanchnic zones. 

To decrease circulation. Concussion of the seventh 
cervical and the second lumbar vertebrae will constrict 
the splanchnic circulation. 

To stimulate circulation. Concussion or other 
stimulation applied to the middle thoracic region, from 
the third to the eighth thoracic segments inclusive, will 
cause constriction and decided stimulation of the entire 
splanchnic areas. 

COLD EXTREMITIES 

Treatment. Concussion of the seventh cervical 
spine will tend to equalize the circulation and thus 
warm the extremities, and this measure will also in- 
crease the temperature of the body. 

Much better results may be obtained by other mea- 
sures of treatment for cold extremities. Try the use 
of the measures recommended in Rational Therapy, 
which are quickly successful; and also the methods of 
Father Kneipp, which are excellent. 

CONSTIPATION 

Definition. A failure of bowel action, because of 
failure of secretion of the glands of the alimentary 
canal, or because of an atonic condition and a conse- 
quent lack of peristalsis of the intestinal musculature. 






128 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

Treatment. For spastic constipation, associated 
with a costive condition, treat by an application of con- 
cussion to the eleventh thoracic vertebra, or by the use 
of sinusoidal stimulation, using one electrode over the 
tenth thoracic and the other electrode over the front 
of the abdomen, or applied by using a rectal applica- 
tor while the other is applied to the tenth thoracic seg- 
ment. 

Atonic Constipation. Concussion may be applied 
to the upper three dorsal segments or the sinusoidal 
stimulation may be used by applying one electrode over 
the second lumbar spine, and the other may be applied 
by use of the rectal applicator to the rectal sphincters 
and thus to the coccygeal ganglion. Treatment by the 
sinusoidal current should be given twenty to thirty min- 
utes at each seance, and repeated three times per week. 

A drugless Physician who was using concussion as 
per the instruction given in Spondylotherapy Simplified 
(Gregory) had some difficulty in the treatment of a 
certain case and we mention it here for the benefit of a 
special lesson. 

When he would concuss the eleventh thoracic spine 
to overcome the constipation he would by this measure 
cause the prolapsus of the uterus. 

When he would use concussion over the second 
lumbar spine to overcome the uterine prolapsus he 
would check the secretion of the bowels and a conse- 
quent constipation. 

He wrote us for a solution of this difficulty and we 
wrote him as best we could advise and would in this con- 
nection suggest the following in cases of this nature. 



Disease and Suggestions 129 

First you should consult Rational Therapy (Greg- 
ory) for special treatment for the constipation. 

When using concussion in such cases where prolap- 
sus is complicated by constipation concuss the eleventh 
thoracic spine and the second lumbar spine alternately 
for a period of five minutes and then finish the concus- 
sion treatment by concussion of the seventh cervical 
spine y which will cause a general vasomotor stimulation 
and will also prevent any tendency to atonicity or con- 
sequent splanchnoptosis. 

CONSUMPTION 

Treatment. Stimulation of the spinal centers of 
nerve origin is an auxiliary method of treatment of 
merit in all cases of tubercular infection of the lungs. 
One of the most important effects produced by spinal 
stimulation is the results of the treatment by which we 
obtain an increase in the number of red blood cells, and 
in the volume of the blood, which condition is autopro- 
tective against tubercular development. 

To Increase Blood Supply. Apply concussion or 
other stimulation to the tenth thoracic spinal segment, 
which will dilate the spleen, increase the production of 
red cells and help to overcome the anemia of the lungs. 

We may obtain better results by applying concus- 
sion to the tenth thoracic and the second lumbar seg- 
ments alternately, as we may, in this way, secure alter- 
nate dilation and contraction of the spleen, pancreas, 
etc., which will prove more effective in increasing the 
amount of the red blood cells and of the volume of the 
circulation. 



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Still better results may be obtained by concussion 
applied to the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth thoracic 
vertebrae to stimulate the bloodmaking organs, in ad- 
dition to the alternate contraction and dilation which 
is caused by the alternate stimulation of the tenth thor- 
acic and the second lumbar vertebrae. 

For specific information concerning the treatment 
of various phases and varieties of pulmonary diseases, 
see subsequent page under heading of pulmonary dis- 
eases. 

COEYZA 

For the best treatment for coryza, see catarrh. 

COUGHS 

There are coughs from various causes, but there is 
usually some inflammatory trouble of the air passages, 
and, therefore, attacks of coughing may usually be re- 
lieved by concussion of the seventh cervical spinous or 
transverse processes, which will relieve the hypertonic 
condition of the mucosa of the air passages and conse- 
quently the irritability thereof. 

Some doctors report excellent success in relieving 
the paroxysms of whooping cough, by the application 
of concussion to the seventh cervical spine. 

DIABETES INSIPIDUS 

Definition. This is a condition in which there is an 
enormous amount of the kidney secretion from day to 



Disease and Suggestions 131 

day. The amount sometimes reaching several gallons 
in twenty-four hours. 

Treatment. Measures to constrict the parenchy- 
matous tissues and also the blood vessels of the kidneys 
will no doubt mitigate the symptoms of this malady 
very quickly and promptly. Apply concussion to the 
seventh cervical spine, to the sixth, seventh and eighth 
thoracic vertebrae and to the second lumbar, and by so 
doing, you will stimulate the constriction of the blood 
vessels and contraction of the parenchyma of the renal 



DIABETES MELLITUS 

Definition. This is a disease in which there is 
present an excessive quantity of sugar in the renal se- 
cretions. 

Treatment. Apply spinal concussion to the seventh 
cervical and the second lumbar vertebral segments 
alternately to produce constriction of the renal circula- 
tion. 

Apply spinal concussion to the fifth thoracic seg- 
ment which will both stimulate and increase the secre- 
tion of the pancreas, and the secretion of these glands 
will prevent the elimination of the sugar and thus check 
the glycosuria. 

Dugan says that diabetic patients may be so weak 
that excessive exercise may excite proteid metabolism. 
From twelve to one hundred and twenty contractions 
per minute, produced by the sine current, will exercise 



132 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

the muscles sufficiently without producing the above re- 
sults. 

Apply one moistened pad electrode to the tenth 
dorsal segment and the other to the abdomen, and next 
use one electrode on the second lumbar instead of the 
tenth dorsal vertebra, and continue the seance from 
twenty to thirty minutes, and repeat the treatment 
three times a week. 

DIABETES AND CONCUSSION 

Dr. E. Emerson Parker has reported to us some 
excellent results he has obtained with the use of con- 
cussion in the treatment of diabetic patients. 

He has been successful in the treatment of diabetes 
by concussion of the seventh cervical spine in connection 
with the other treatments he gives. By concussion of 
the seventh cervical spine he contracts the liver, spleen 
and especially the pancreas and he finds by this method 
he obtains very satisfactory results in diabetic cases by 
this means in connection with the other treatments he 
uses. 

We would suggest that still more helpful results 
may be obtained by the following proceedure. First 
adjust the spine, especially the eighth thoracic spine, to 
relieve any interference with the nerve supply to the 
pancreas, and any other lesions that may appear to be 
evident from spinal palpation, then better results may 
be obtained by concussion as the nerve channel will be 
open and the nerve freed so that normal nerve impulse 
may be transmitted. 



Disease and Suggestions 133 

First concuss over the eleventh thoracic spine al- 
ternating with concussion of the second lumbar spine. 
The eleventh spinal concussion will dilate the pancreas 
and the second lumbar spinal concussion will contract 
the pancreas and by the aternate contraction and dila- 
tion we greatly improve the action of the pancreas, be- 
cause of the flushing of the organ with blood which will 
greatly stimulate and increase its action. 

The seventh cervical may be used instead of the 
second lumbar and with practically the same results. 
After about three minutes of the above treatment then 
you can change and concuss the seventh and the second 
thoracic alternately and this will especially contract the 
pancreas and leave them contracted and toned up. With 
the proper diet (see Missing Links Gregory) and the 
above treatment, you will have no trouble with your 
diabetic patients. 

DIARRHEA 

Definition. Diarrhea or dysentery is an excessive 
action of the glands of the intestines, and a consequent 
excessive discharge from the bowels. 

Treatment. Spinal adjustment or spinal concus- 
sion applied to the second lumbar vertebra will, because 
of the vaso-constrictor influence of the nerves from this 
segment upon the bowels, surely and immediately 
check the excessive secretion and discharge from the 
bowels. 

The spinal adjustment will prove more permanent 
in effect than spinal concussion. Concussion may pro- 



134 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

duce more potent or efficient, temporary results. Acute 
cases of diarrhea may be completely and permanently 
relieved by a single treatment. 

DROPSY 

Definition. Dropsy is due to diminished vaso- 
motor tone, which permits of the transfusion of the 
liquor sanguinis elements of the blood into the peri- 
vascular spaces. 

Treatment. The first and most necessary meas- 
ure in the treatment of dropsical conditions is to over- 
come the lack of vaso-motor tone. Use spinal concus- 
sion applied to the seventh cervical spinous or trans- 
verse processes, and if the dropsy is in the abdominal 
cavity, we may still further help or abate the symptom 
by concussion of the upper three lumbar segments. 

Dropsy of the brain is best relieved by concussion 
of the seventh cervical spinous or transverse processes, 
which will constrict the circulation of the brain. 

For more specific and more efficient methods of 
treating the diseased condition, which may be indicated 
by the presence of dropsical effusion, the reader is re- 
ferred to Rational Therapy, page 158. 

DYSMENORRHEA 

Definition. Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation. 

Treatment. If the painful menstruation is due to 
constriction of the cervix of the uterus, the trouble may 
be relieved by concussion of the tenth thoracic vertebra. 



Disease and Suggestions 135 

Painful menstruation due to an inflammation of 
the endometrium, may be relieved by concussion of the 
st*. ond lumbar vertebra, which will constrict the capil- 
lary vertebra, which will constrict the capillary circula 
tion of the mucosa, and thus relieve the inflammatory 
condition. 

EMESIS 

Definition. Emesis or vomiting is a reverse action 
of the stomach which causes the ejection of the food 
backward instead of passing the contents of the stomach 
onward. 

Treatment. Temporary relief may be obtained 
from vomiting by exciting constriction of the cardia and 
dilation of the pylorus of the stomach, which will cause 
the stomach to empty its contents into the duodenum. 
This may be done by concussion of the fifth thoracic 
spinous or transverse processes, or by nerve pressure 
applied on the right side of the spinal column, beside of 
and even with the fourth thoracic spine. 

To relieve the cause of vomiting, which is due to 
reflex neurosis, especial attention should be given to 
the intervertebral foramina affecting lumbar nerves 
and to the lower orifices of the body, and especially to 
the cervix of the uterus in cases of pregnancy. 

Vomiting may be checked and controlled by raising 
the hyoid bone, which will cause a more nearly vertical 
attitude of the stomach and dilation of the pylorus. 
This will cause the stomach to empty its contents into 
the duodenum. 



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EMPHYSEMA OF THE LUNGS 

Treatment. This condition may be overcome tem- 
porarily by spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimulation 
applied to the fourth and fifth cervical vertebrae. See 
Pulmonary Emphysema. 

ENDOMETRITIS 

Treatment. According to (Eice) prepare a large 
negative pole and place over the lower part of the ab- 
domen. The writer would suggest placing the electrode 
over the second lumbar. Through the speculum intro- 
duce an amalgamated sound, connect with positive pole. 
Continue treatment frve to ten minutes. Apply from 
twenty to fifty ma. Repeat these seances three times 
per week. 

ENTERITIS 

Definition. — Inflammation of the mucosa of the 
intestines. 

Treatment. Use spinal adjustment or spinal con- 
cussion over the second lumbar segment. Use magnesia 
sulphate internally in small doses. 

ENTERO-COLITIS 

Definition. This is an inflammation of the mucous 
linings of both the small and large intestines. 

Treatment. Quick relief may be obtained by ad- 
justment of the second lumbar or by spinal concussion 



Disease and Suggestions 137 

applied to the second or to the upper three lumbar seg- 
ments of the spine. 

ENURESIS 

Definition. Enuresis is incontinence of urine. 

Treatment. This ailment may be overcome by ad- 
justment of the first lumbar vertebra and also may be 
relieved by concussion of the second lumbar, and of the 
fourth and fifth lumbar segments. Enuresis, enteritis, 
enterocolitis and endometritis may all be relieved by 
stimulation of the coccygeal ganglion by rectal dilation. 

EPISTAXIS 

Definition. Epistaxis is nose bleeding. 

Treatment. Nose bleeding may be stopped almost 
instantly by adjustment of the fourth cervical ver- 
tebra or rapid concussion applied to the seventh cerv- 
ical spine. 

ESOPHAGISMUS 

Definition. This is a spasm of the esophagus 
which is due ordinarily to excessive or increased 
vagus tone. 

Treatment. If the spasm of the esophagus is due 
to increased vagus tone, then it may be relieved by 
paravertebral pressure applied to the intervertebral 
space between the third and fourth spinous processes. 



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EXOPHTHALMIC GOITEE 

Definition. Enlargement of the thyroid glands 
associated with protrusion of the eye balls and with 
cardiac affections. 

Treatment. One of the most successful treatments 
for exophthalmic goitre is concussion of the seventh 
cervical spine, in addition to adjustment of the second 
and fourth thoracic vertebrae. 

This treatment will excite vascular constriction of 
the capillary circulation of the parts affected, and will 
overcome the cardiac complications. 

FEVEE 

Treatment. Spinal concussion causes an over ac- 
tion of the nervous system, which is a prime factor in 
the production of fever, therefore, spinal concussion is 
not a remedy for fever. For methods to relieve and re- 
duce fever, see Eational Therapy. 

FLOATING KIDNEYS 

Treatment. For definition and helpful methods 
of treatment of cases of floating kidneys, see article 
(p. 150) entitled, "Kidney Prolapse.' ' 

FEEQUENT UEINATION 

For treatment, see methods recommended for enu- 
resis, ante. 



Disease and Suggestions 139 

GALLSTONES 

I was called to attend a woman about thirty-five 
years of age who was suffering with gallstones. I had 
her brought to my office and after placing her in a 
prone position upon my office treating table, I applied 
concussion over the ninth thoracic spine for about five 
minutes' resting and concussing, changing every 30 
seconds. 

The patient felt a keen cutting pain in the region 
of the gall bladder as if a knife was cutting through, 
when the concussion was applied. This was evidence 
of the passing of the gall stones, and the passage was 
accomplished by the one treatment and complete com- 
fort was given the patient. The relief proved to be 
permanent as she has not been bothered since with gall 
stones. 

Dr. T. A. Johnson, Gooding, Idaho, reports a very 
interesting experience in a case of gall stones. He used 
concussion as per directions given in Spondylotherapy 
Simplified, first edition, and continued treatments at 
intervals for four weeks, after which a very large gall 
stone was passed, being almost as large as a quail egg. 
The woman was restored to health and no further 
trouble up to the time of the last knowledge we had 
of the case. 

I mention this case especially because of the con- 
tinued treatment necessary to accomplish results and 
to encourage readers not to give up too readily but to 
continue until they get results. 



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GASTEITIS 

Definition. This is an inflammation of the stom- 
ach. 

Treatment. Use the slow sinusoidal current. Ap- 
ply one pad over the fourth dorsal spinal segments, 
and the other over the stomach. Continue sine current 
for fifteen minutes, and repeat treatment daily. Stimu- 
lation of the fifth dorsal segment will empty stomach 
by dilating the pylorus. 

GASTROPTOSIS 

Definition. Prolapsus of the stomach. 

Treatment. Use spinal concussion by applying 
rapid strokes to the seventh cervical spine, and also to 
the spines of the middle thoracic vertebrae from the 
third to the fifth inclusive. Stimulation of these cen- 
ters will cause the stomach to assume its normal po- 
sition or elevation. 

The use of sinusoidal stimulation, giving five to 
ten minutes at each seance, daily or on alternate days, 
will increase the strength of the musculature which 
supports the splanchnic viscera. 

GLYCOSURIA 

Definition. The elimination of sugar by the kid- 
neys. 

Treatment. For methods of treatment by spinal 
concussion, see the recommedations above for diabetes 
mellitus. 



Disease and Suggestions 141 

GOITRE 

Definition. Goitre i? an enlargement of the thy- 
roid glands. 

Treatment. For the best measures of treatment 
for goitre associated with cardiac trouble, see meas- 
ures recommended abovt for the treatment of exoph- 
thalmic goitre. For the fibrous and other forms of 
goitre, see Rational Therapy (Gregory). 

HEADACHE 

Treatment. We relieve headache instantly by spi- 
nal adjustment in practically every case, but we sug- 
gest the use of the sinusoidal current for the less 
progressive physicians who have not investigated spi- 
nal adjustment. 

Apply the electrode opposite the seventh cer- 
vical spine when there is an increased acidity of the 
blood. 

Apply the electrode opposite the eleventh dorsal 
spine for alkaline conditions. 

Continue treatment ten minutes and repeat the 
seances daily. 

HEART DISEASE 

Heart disease may be either functional or organic 
and the treatment should be according to the nature of 
the ailment. 

Treatment. For heart failure from functional 
trouble, from accident or from chloroform, drowning 



142 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

and other causes, apply rapid concussion strokes to the 
spine of the seventh cervical vertebra, which will ini- 
tiate and strenghten the action of the heart, because 
of the stimulation of those nerve centers which give rise 
to the principal motor nerves of the heart. Concus- 
sion applied to the central cervical region, which will 
stimulate the origin of the phrenic nerves, will excite 
myo-motor action of the heart and will accelerate the 
rate of the heart's action. 

Concussion administered to the second thoracic spi- 
nous or transverse processes, will also initiate the 
heart's action in case of syncope, and will, because of 
the stimulation of the vagus tone, cause a strong but 
inhibited rate of action of the heart. 

To summarize, 

We initiate and accelerate the heart's action by 
concussion of the third and fourth cervical segments. 

We initiate and strengthen the heart's action by 
concussion of the seventh cervical spine. 

We initiate and inhibit the heart's action by concus- 
sion of the second thoracic segment. 

For further potent and efficient methods of re- 
suscitation of the heart's action in case of asphyxia, 
see Eational Therapy, (Gregory). 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spinous or trans- 
verse processes is an efficient method of treatment in 
cases of cardiac insufficiency, and this measure of 
treatment will overcome dilation of the heart and func- 
tional weakness and consequent valvular lesions. 



Disease and Suggestions 143 

The hypertrophied heart may be reduced in size, 
and the heart which is prolapsed from its normal situa- 
tion may be restored to its normal location by concus- 
sion of the seventh cervical spinous or transverse 
processes. 

DILATED AND LEAKY VALVES OF THE 
HEAET 

A few months ago I had sent to me for treatment 
a rather extreme case of dilated heart with leaking 
valves. This condition followed the treatment and diet 
received in the army as he was in perfect health before 
joining it. 

He had gone to the best specialists and had tried 
many of them like the woman mentioned in Mark-5 :-25 
and 26, also in Luke 8 :-43. 

He was told after they had tested their utmost 
skill upon him that no one could restore him to health 
and that his case was a hopeless one. 

He responded to our treatment rather rapidly con- 
sidering his condition, so much so that those who were 
associated with him were astonished at his rapid change 
in appearance. 

We had him on a special diet and used concus- 
sion to contract the heart each day following adjust- 
ment, and our combined methods accomplished wonders 
for him. 

I have seen cases of dilated heart respond very 
quickly in many instances. One lady in Detroit was 



144 Spondyl other apy Simplified 

expecting to become a mother and she had bad leakage 
of the heart and the outcome of the case was unfavor- 
able to her physician. After concussion of the seventh 
spine for five mornings she had no leakage of the heart 
that could be discerned and she was symtomatically 
cured of what was considered an incurable condition. 

In the same class and clinic a child was brought 
to us suffering with a very bad dilation of the heart 
and the absence of one of the heart sounds because of 
the bad leakage of the valves of the heart. 

After treatment three mornings by concussion of 
the heart, the valves closed perfectly as far as we could 
determine, the sounds of the heart were perfect and 
no mumur could be detected. 

HEMATURIA 

Definition. The passage of bloody urine 
Treatment. Apply spinal concussion to the upper 
three lumbar segments, which will probably control 
this condition by contraction of the parenchyma of the 
kidneys and of mucosa of the bladder walls. 

If the hemorrhage is from the bladder, apply con- 
cussion to the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae. If 
the hemorrhage is from the kidneys, use concussion of 
the seventh cervical spine in connection with stimu- 
lation of the upper lumbar segments. 

HEMOPTYSIS 

Definition. This is a symptom in which there is 
blood in the sputum. 



Disease and Suggestions 145 

Treatment. We believe that hemoptysis may be 
controlled by the application of concussion, or the sinu- 
soidal current to the seventh cervical segment, and 
nerve pressure on either side of the seventh cervical 
spine will also prove an effective measure. These 
measures will constrict the vessels of the circulation 
of the parts and thus cause the loss of blood to cease. 

HEMORRHAGE 

Definition. Sudden loss of blood caused by 
traumatism and augmented by vaso-motor insufficiency. 

Treatment. For nasal hemorrhage, adjust and 
also apply concussion to the middle cervical region and 
to the seventh cervical spine. 

For pulmonary hemorrhage, apply concussion to 
the spinous processes of the fourth and fifth cervical 
vertebrae, and also to the seventh cervical spine. 

For hemorrhage from the stomach, bowels or the 
uterus, apply concussion to the upper three lumbar seg- 
ments. 

Concussion of the seventh cervical spine is very im- 
portant as this stimulates the chief subsidiary centers 
of vaso-constriction, which centers are situated in the 
neural arch of the seventh cervical vertebra, hence, 
concussion of the seventh cervical spine is indicated in 
all cases of hemorrhage. 

HEMOKRHOIDS 

Treatment. Galvanic electrodes should be applied 
as follows, according to (Rice) : Select rectal elec- 



146 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

trode for treatment of case. To avoid holding electrode 
so that the copper bulb is in apposition to the growth, 
the short electrode with hard rubber arm is of great 
service. Fit a piece of chamois over the copper bulb 
so as to leave no rough surfaces, place patient on the 
left side with the wet pad with negative pole on abdo- 
men. If any of the hemorrhoids are prolapsed and dif- 
ficult to replace, lay a little dry cotton over the part, 
and with the ball attachments to a mechanical vibra- 
tor, apply massage gently, then connect rectal elec- 
trode to positive pole. Apply fifteen ma. and treat 
ten minutes daily. 

HYPERTROPHY OF THE PROSTATE 

Definition. This is an enlargement of the prostate 
gland, a trouble which is common to men of advanced 
age. 

Treatment. Prostate enlargement may be re- 
duced by a stimulation of the twelfth thoracic spine 
by concussion or by the use of the sinusoidal current. 
Stimulation of the upper three lumbar segments 
by spinal concussion or sinusoidal stimulation is an 
auxiliary method of merit in the treatment of an en- 
larged prostate. 

HYPERTHYROIDISM 

Treatment. For measures of treatment, see rec- 
ommendation for the treatment of goitre which should 
prove effective also in the treatment of hyperthyroid- 
ism. 



Disease and Suggestions 147 

ICTERUS 

Definition. Icterus is a condition in which the bile 
is absorbed into the general circulation of the blood, 
which will produce a condition known as yellow jaun- 
dice or icterus. 

Treatment. In case of catarrhal jaundice in 
which there is more or less occlusion of the bile duct, 
we may assist the passage of the contents of the gall 
bladder, or the gall stones, into the duodenum by the 
use of spinal concussion applied to the ninth thoracic 
segment. This will excite dilation of the gall duct and 
the gall bladder. 

INFANTILE PARALYSIS 

Treatment Use the slow sinusoidal current by 
applying both electrodes opposite to the tenth dorsal 
spine and also opposite the second lumbar spine daily, 
and continue treatment from ten to twenty minutes. 

For more effective methods of treatment, see Ra- 
tional Therapy, page 371. 

INSOMNIA 

Definition. Inability to sleep. 

Treatment. Armstrong recommends the slow 
sinusoidal in cases of insomnia and claims that re- 
covery is rapid by its use. 

INTERCOSTAL NEURALGIA 

Definition. Pain between the ribs on the side or 
in front of the chest. 



148 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

Treatment. Concussion will not help. Freezing 
tender nerves at or near their exits is an irrational 
treatment, which may help in some cases, and which 
may do harm in other cases. Absolute, instantaneous 
and permanent relief from intercostal neuralgia may 
be obtained by spinal adjustment. See Spinal Treat- 
ment, Science and Technique, (Gregory). 

INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION 

Definition. Intestinal obstruction is an occlusion 
of the lumen of the bowel and a consequent reverse ac- 
tion of the peristalsis. 

Treatment. Intestinal obstruction may be due to 
impaction of feces or to intersusception of the bowel. 
Either of these conditions may be overcome by excit- 
ing dilation of the intestinal walls, which will also in- 
crease the secretion of the intestinal mucosa. 

Dilation of the intestines may be caused by rapid 
concussion strokes or by sinusoidal stimulation applied 
to the tenth and eleventh dorsal segments. 

By the proper use of these physical methods, we 
may avoid the dangerous and unfavorable results which 
usually follow surgical methods of procedure in such 
cases. 

INTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE 

Treatment. Hemorrhage of the intestines may be 
quickly overcome by adjustment of the second lumbar 
or by spinal concussion applied to the upper three lum- 
bar segments to constrict the vessels of the circulation 
of the intestinal wall and mucous linings. 



Disease and Suggestions 149 

INVOLUTION OF THE WOMB 

Involution, retroversion, antiversion, prolapsus 
and all other abnormal conditions of this organ as to 
location are due to lack of tone and of the normal sup- 
port of the uterine ligaments. 

Treatments To overcome an atonic condition of 
the supporting ligaments of the uterus, apply concus- 
sion to the upper three lumbar segments. 

When uterine displacement is due to splanchnop- 
tosis, use spinal concussion from the third to eighth 
thoracic spine inclusive. Apply the sinusoidal cur- 
rent, one electrode on either side between the spinous 
processes of the sixth and seventh thoracic vertebrae. 
These measures of treatment will restore the abdomi- 
nal organs to their normal location and thus relieve the 
superimposed weight of them upon the pelvic viscera. 

JAUNDICE 

Definition. Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of 
the surface of the body due to absorption of the biliary 
secretions into the general circulation. 

Treatment. Yellow jaundice may be helped 
symptomatically by dilating the gall duct and thus al- 
lowing the passage of the bile into the duodenum, 
which is its normal channel for usefulness and elimina- 
tion. 

Concussion or other methods of stimulation ap- 
plied to the spinous or transverse processes of the 
ninth thoracic vertebra will cause dilation of the gall 



150 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

bladder, which will permit the normal discharge of its 
contents. 

KIDNEY PEOLAPSE 

Definition. A prolapsed kidney is one which is 
displaced downward to a greater or less extent due to 
weakness of the muscles or ligaments which normally 
support it in its proper location. 

Treatment. Sinusoidal stimulation applied by 
placing one electrode on either side of the spinous 
processes of the sixth, seventh and eighth thoracic ver- 
tebrae will cause a contraction of the ligaments which 
support the renal organs. 

The proper adjustment to relieve interference with 
the principal nerve supply to the kidneys and to their 
supporting tendons, is very important in the treatment 
of floating kidneys. See Spinal Treatment, (Gregory). 

After spinal adjustment and before the application 
of the sinusoidal current, the kidneys should be manip- 
ulated, while the patient lies on the back, into their 
normal position. After they are once in their normal 
situation, they will be retained there by the mesentery 
as well as by the increased tonicity of their supporting 
ligaments. 

KYPHOSIS 

Definition. A posterior curvature of the spine. 
For treatment see scoliosis, page 171. 

LARYNGITIS 

Definition. Laryngitis is a condition of inflamma- 



Disease and Suggestions 151 

tion and hyperemic condition of the mucosa of the 
larynx. 

Treatment. Sinusoidal stimulation applied to the 
seventh cervical segment, or spinal concussion applied 
to the spinous or transverse processes of the seventh 
cervical vertebra, will diminish the capillary circula- 
tion, and consequently the inflammation of the mucous 
membranes of the larynx. 

Spinal adjustment to relieve interference with the 
nerve supply to the larynx is much more effective in 
restoring the normal condition of the mucous linings 
of the larynx than is spinal concussion. 
LEUCOEEHEA 

Definition. Leucorrhea is an excessive discharge 
of a whitish mucous nature. 

Treatment. The hyperemic condition of the mu- 
cous linings of the genitalia may be overcome by excit- 
ing vaso-constrictor influence, by stimulation of the spi- 
nal centers of origin, or by stimulation of the nerves 
directly supplying the parts. 

Spinal concussion applied to the spinous or trans- 
verse processes of the upper three lumbar vertebrae 
or the sinusoidal current applied to the three upper 
lumbar segments, will excite vaso-constriction and con- 
sequently the hyperemia and excessive exudation will 
disappear. 

LOCOMOTOE ATAXIA 

Definition. Locomotor ataxia is a disease of the 
spinal cord in which there is a decided involvement of 
the integrity of the afferent or sensory tracks thereof. 



152 Spondylo therapy Simplified 

Spinal stretching, spinal adjustment, and rectal 
dilation, are much more efficient measures of treat- 
ment for this so-called incurable ailment than is stimu- 
lation of the spinal centers by concussion or sinusoidal 
stimulation. 

Spinal concussion and also the sinusoidal current 
are very potent auxiliary methods of treatment, and 
will hasten results materially, and these measures 
should not be overlooked by any progressive physician. 

It is claimed by Marie Jaworski that a ten min- 
utes ' treatment by the use of spinal concussion ap- 
plied to the eleventh dorsal spinous or transverse proc- 
esses will accomplish more results than six months ' 
treatment by former conventional methods, and that 
after several repeated treatments, the results become 
permanent. 

For treatment, see Ataxia Locomotor, ante. 

LOEDOSIS 

Definition. A lateral curvature of the spine. 
Treatment. See scoliosis, page 171. 

LUMBAGO 

Definition. Lumbago is characterized by pain, 
which is induced by impingement upon lumbar nerves, 
caused by settling of the spine or by contraction of 
the musculature approximating the vertebrae, thus 
causing a thinning of the intervertebral discs and a 
consequent narrowing of the foramina for the exit of 
lumbar nerves. 

Treatment. Spinal adjustment, in connection with 



Disease and Suggestions 153 

spinal traction, will completely and permanently re- 
lieve the majority of cases of lumbago in from five to 
ten minutes' time. 

We would not give any other treatment, except 
for the non-progressive who have not investigated our 
late and improved methods of overcoming spinal le- 
sions, and who may depend upon stimulation of the 
spinal centers by concussion or the sinusoidal current, 
to the exclusion of a more rational system in which we 
embrace methods of overcoming spinal lesions and con- 
sequent interference with spinal nerves. 

Sinusoidal Treatment. Use the surging or slow 
sinusoidal modality by placing one pad on the cervical 
spines and the other on the sacrum. Give fifteen to 
twenty minutes' treatment every day to relieve the 
pain. 

If the reader will try stretching and adjusting the 
patient under traction, and note the quick and posi- 
tive results, he will thereafter refuse to dally with pal- 
liative methods, such as the sinusoidal current, freez- 
ing tender nerves and hot and cold applications. 

LUNG DISEASES 
Definition. We have various lesions of the pulmo- 
nary organs, which may be relieved by stimulation of 
the spinal centers of origin of the nerves which supply 
and affect the lungs. Permanent cures may be accom- 
plished by relieving the interference with the nerves 
which are associated with the various pulmonary ail- 
ments, and which make the stimulation of nerve centers 
necessary. 



154 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

See Pulmonary Diseases, or Consumption, ante. 
MALAEIA 

Definition. An infectious disease characterized 
by paroxysms of chills and fever. Spinal stimulation 
is not a successful method of treatment for this mal- 
ady, but it may be used as a method of diagnosis, and 
concussion may also be used to contract the glandular 
organs, which may be enlarged as a result of malarial 
infection. 

Diagnosis. It is known that the spleen is a favor- 
ite repository for the Plasmodium malariae, and it 
is also known that malarial infection will remain with 
a patient for years. 

In cases in which there is latent malaria, a parox- 
ysm of chill and fever may be initiated by concussion 
applied to the spinous processes of the third and fourth 
thoracic or the second lumbar vertebrae. This will 
constrict the spleen and force the microbic organisms 
or Plasmodium of malaria into the circulation. 

If quinine is administered in the treatment of 
malaria, only the plasmodia which are in the circula- 
tion are destroyed. If the spleen is made to contract 
by stimulation of the proper spinal center, the Plasmo- 
dia may all be forced into the circulation, and then the 
specific medicine cinchona will cleanse the system of 
the infection. 

There is no doubt that the results of the Plasmo- 
dium of malaria remain after symptomatic cure by the 
use of quinine. 

Spinal treatment will remove the results or effects 



Disease and Suggestions 155 

MAMMAEY GLANDS 

produced by the Plasmodium of malaria upon the liver, 
spleen and kidneys. 

To Increase Secretion. An increase of the amount 
of the secretion of the mammary glands may be pro- 
duced by concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied 
to the third, fourth and fifth thoracic vertebrae. The 
sinusoidal current applied to the third, fourth and 
fifth thoracic segments or between the third and fourth 
spines, will stimulate and increase the lacteal supply, 
making nourishment abundant for the support of an 
infant. 

To Decrease Secretion. Administer rapid spinal 
concussion to the spine of the seventh cervical ver- 
tebra, or the rapid sine current to the seventh cervical 
segment to constrict the circulation, and this will de- 
crease the secretion of the mammary glands and the 
flow of milk. 

MELANCHOLIA 

Treatment. Dr. Armstrong claims that cases of 
melancholia are benefited by the use of the slow sinu- 
soidal current. He recommends that we apply one pad 
on the sacrum and the other on the abdomen in case of 
intestinal disorders. Seance to continue fifteen min- 
utes, and should be repeated daily. 

MENORRHAGIA 

Definition. An excessive menstrual flow. 

Treatment. When this trouble is associated with 
hyperthyroidism, it may be relieved by concussion of 
the seventh cervical spine, which will diminish the hy- 
perthyroidism and increase the vaso-motor tone, which 



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is autoprotective against excessive discharges. Also 
apply concussion to the second lumbar vertebra to con- 
strict the capillary circulation of the endometrium of 
the uterus, which will check menorrhagia. 

MENSTBUATION PEOFUSE 

Treatment. Apply concussion to the seventh cer- 
vical spine and also to the second lumbar spinous proc- 
ess. 

MILK, LACK OE EXCESS OF 
To Increase. Stimulate the centers of nerve 
origin which supply the mammary glands, which may 
be done by stimulation of the third, fourth, and fifth 
thoracic segments, by concussion or by sinusoidaliza- 
tion. 

To Decrease. Apply concussion to the seventh 
cervical spine to constrict the circulation, which will 
reduce the lacteal secretion, and consequently the ex- 
ess of milk. See Mammary Glands, ante. 

MOENING SICKNESS 

Definition. This is a common symptom of preg- 
nancy, and is due to a reflex neurosis from pelvic con- 
ditions, due to the connection of the lumbar nerves 
with the terminal fibres of the vagus nerves. 

Treatment. Apply pressure beside of the fifth 
thoracic spine, which will produce dilation of the py- 
lorus and thus cause an emptying of the contents of 
the stomach into the duodenum. This will cause the 
passage of the contents of the stomach into its normal 
channel and this will prevent the vomiting. Eaising the 



Disease and Suggestions 157 

hyoid bone will prohibit vomiting and also cause the 
stomach to empty its contents into the duodenum. 
See Rational Therapy. 

MURMURS 

Definition. Sounds indicating abnormal condi- 
tions of the valves of the heart. 

Treatment. When murmurs are due to valvular 
weakness, they may be easily overcome by concussion 
of the seventh cervical spine, which will strengthen 
and increase the myo-motor tone of the heart and of 
the cardiac valves. 

MUSCLE ATROPHY 

Treatment. Dugan recommends the slow sinu- 
soidal current for atrophy of the muscles. The use of 
the sinusoidal current will cause rapid muscular de- 
velopment if daily applications are made. 

If the sinusoidal current is used on the abdominal 
muscles we will see improvement in the nerve function, 
together with a marked improvement in the tone of the 
muscles. The repeated contraction produced by the 
sinusoidal current will assist in developing muscular 
tone of any part of the body. 

MUSCULAR PARALYSIS 

Treatment. Muscles may be caused to contract by 
applying the sinusoidal current directly to the muscles, 
or the sinusoidal current may be applied to the centers 
of origin of nerves which supply the involved muscles. 
Continued action of the muscles will develop strength 
in them. 



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NASAL POLYPI 

Definition. Abnormal growths in the nasal cav- 
ities. 

Treatment. Stimulation of the nerve supply to 
the nasal cavities and of the vaso-constrictor nerves, 
which supply them, will remove the cause and help to 
remove by absorption the abnormal enlargements. 

Apply concussion or sinusoidal stimulation to the 
third and fourth cervical segments and to the seventh 
cervical spine to constrict the capillary circulation of 
the tissues of the nasal cavities. 
NEPHRITIS 

Definition. Inflammation of the kidneys. 

Treatment. Concussion of the tenth dorsal spine 
will dilate the kidneys, but for conditions of nephritis, 
a more rational treatment would be to constrict the 
blood vessels and parenchyma of the kidneys by con- 
cussion of the spines of the seventh cervical and also 
the second lumbar vertebrae or by adjustment to re- 
lieve interference with the direct nerve supply to the 
kidneys, which will accomplish much more in effecting 
relief and a cure. 

See Spinal Treatment, Science and Technique. 
NEURALGIA 

Definition. Neuralgia is pain produced by im- 
pingement or injury to a nerve or nerve fibers. 

Treatment. The most rational treatment is to re- 
move the interference or impingement of the nerves, 
which may be done by spinal stretching and spinal ad- 
justment. 



Disease and Suggestions 159 

For those who do not understand rational methods 
of treating cases of neuralgia, we would recommend the 
slow sinusoidal. 

Abram says the slow sinusoidal is often, in cases 
of trigeminal neuralgia, helpful. He recommends 
that one electrode be applied to the back of the neck 
and the other over the gasserian ganglion from ten to 
twelve minutes. 

Neuralgia Visceral. Dugan recommends rapid 
sinusoidalization, and claims that visceral neuralgia is 
removed by the analgesic effect of this current which 
will relieve the congestion. We should use the large 
electrodes, and place one over the lumbar region, and 
the other on the abdomen or over the painful part. Se- 
ances should continue for ten minutes daily. 
NOSE BLEED 

Treatment. Stimulate the seventh cervical seg- 
ment by concussion and also the third and fourth cer- 
vical segments by concussion, or by the use of the sinu- 
soidal current. Adjust the middle cervical, and either 
the former or the latter methods will check nose bleed 
very quickly and without fail. 

OBESITY 

Treatment. The slow sinusoidal is recommended 
by Dugan. A general application of a slow sinusoidal 
current will cause contraction of the muscles over the 
entire body. In obesity a large amout of muscular ac- 
tion is needed to burn up the surplus fat. The sinu- 
soidal electric full bath and physical exercise are both 
helpful measures in reducing fat. 



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OBSTBUCT10N OF THE INTESTINES 

For measures of treatment, see Intestinal Obstruc- 
tion, ante. 

OPTIC ATEOPHY 

We have restored cases of blindness of as long 
as nine years standing by relieving interference with 
the spinal cervical nerves, which give off communicat- 
ing branches which join the optic nerves. This proves 
that spinal nerves affect integrity of the cranial nerves. 

Dr. Ooleman in his new book, Electricity in 
Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, tabulates 
many cases of atrophy of the optic nerve, where vision 
was greatly increased by the application of the rapid 
sinusoidal current with a double eye sponge electrode 
and an oval pad at the nape of the neck. Treatments 
should continue twenty minutes daily. 

PALPITATION OF THE HEART 

Definition. A rapid and bounding heart action 
due to lack of the integrity of the inhibitory control. 

Treatment. Increase vagus tone by concussion of 
the seventh cervical spine, or by sinusoidal stimula- 
tion applied to the third and fourth thoracic segments 
briefly, in connection with concussion of the seventh 
cervical vertebral spine. 

PARALYSIS AGITANS 

Definition. A form of paralysis, associated with 
shaking palsy. 

Treatment. This trouble has been considered in- 
curable and is truly so, when using former conven- 
tional methods of treatment. 



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161 



The author believes that from the experience he 
has had, with two or three cases which he has treated, 
that the methods recommended in Rational Therapy 
will check this disease and improve the condition of 
the patient, and no doubt in may cases will effect a 
cure if we persist in the treatment. 

PELVIC DISEASES 

Treatment. If we relieve interference with the 
nerve supply, which is responsible for the integrity of 
the pelvic organs, normal function and normal health 
will be restored. 

For those who do not understand relieving inter- 
ference with nerves, we would call attention to another 
recommendation of Dugan, who recommends the use 
of the rapid sinusoidal. 

Directions. In pain, due to neuralgical condition 
of the ovaries or tubes, in cases in which the uterus is 
very sensitive, but no acute or chronic endometritis is 
present, the rapid sinusoidal will afford most satis- 
factory results. 

Whenever passive congestion is present, we should 
use one electrode on the abdomen and the other should 
be applied to the uterus. Use the rapid sinusoidal for 
ten minutes, then use the slow sinusoidal current for 
iive minutes. 

PERTUSSIS 

Definition. This is commonly known as whooping 
cough. 

Treatment. The paroxysms of coughing may be 
mitigated, made less frequent and overcome in two or 



162 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

three days' time, by concussion of the seventh cerv- 
ical spine. There are better methods of physical treat- 
ment for cases of pertussis which the progressive physi- 
cian may use. See Eational Therapy. 

PLEUEISY 

Definition. A sharp, lancing pain in the pleura of 
the lungs. 

Treatment. Pleurisy may be instantly relieved in 
every case by a thrust to relieve impingement of the 
nerves which supply the pleura, usually relieved by ad- 
justment of the third thoracic vertebra. , 

For those who do not understand adjustment, and 
for those who are prejudiced against this rational 
method, we would suggest the rapid sinusoidal. 

Treatment. In pleurisy or intercostal pain of the 
chest wall, use one electrode over the eighth or ninth 
dorsal spine, and one over the seat of pain, and con- 
tinue the application for ten minutes. This is claimed 
to be an efficient remedy for the relief of the pain. 

POLYPI OF THE EAR 

For measures of treatment, see Nasal Polypi, ante. 

PNEUMONIA 

Definition. An infectious pathological process in- 
volving the tissues of the lungs. 

Treatment. It is conceded that pneumonia is a 
very fatal, acute disease, and that there is no specific 
medication for the cure of this trouble. 

Concussion is a good auxiliary method in the treat- 
ment of this ailment, especially in the advanced stages 



Disease and Suggestions 163 

of the diesease when the heart is enfeebled and not able 
to do its work properly. 

Concussion should be applied to the seventh cervi- 
cal spine to establish and maintain the tone and 
strength of the heart's action in case of weakness of its 
function. 

If the measures recommended in Eational Therapy 
are used, practically every case of pneumonia will be 
broken up in one or two days ' time, and we believe that 
no case will run its regular course, as cases have done 
under conventional methods of treatment, in the past 
or present. We trust that the people may learn better 
than to depend upon the non-progressive medical 
doctors, who trade upon the traditions of ancestors. 

PULMONAEY ANEMIA 

Definition. A condition in which there is a lack of 
normal circulation, more especially in the upper seg- 
ments of the lungs. 

Treatment. As this condition is favorable to the 
invasion and development of tubercular bacteria, it is 
necessary to overcome it by exciting dilation of the 
blood vessels of the lung tissues. 

This may be done by concussion applied to the 
spinous or transverse processes of the middle thoracic 
vertebrae, from the fifth to the eighth inclusive, which 
will contract the splanchnic zones and dilate the lungs, 
and increase the circulation thereof. 

PULMONAEY ATELECTASIS 

Definition. This is a condition in which the lungs 



164 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

or some part of them are collapsed, and do not expand 
normally during respiration. 

Treatment. — Excite the phenomenon of dilation of 
the lnngs by concussion of the fifth, sixth, seventh and 
eighth thoracic vertebrae. This measure of treatment 
will constrict the splanchnic zones as well as cause dila- 
tion of the pulmonary organs, and this will mechanically 
force the contents of the vascular system of the abdom- 
inal cavity into the dilating and expanded vessels of the 
pulmonary circulation. 

PULMONAEY EDEMA 

Definition. This is a dropsical condition of the 
lungs from serious effusions. 

Treatment. For pulmonary edema, apply concus- 
sion to the middle cervical segments to produce con- 
striction of the lungs, and to promote absorption of the 
edematous accumulation. 

An alternate constriction and dilation of the lungs 
will prove more efficient in causing the clearing up of 
the lung tissues, and this may be accomplished by con- 
cussion applied alternately to the fourth and fifth cer- 
vical, and to the middle thoracic segments, from the 
third to the eighth inclusive. 

PULMONAEY EMPHYSEMA 

Definition. Emphysema of the lungs is a condition 
in which the air cannot be expelled properly, and this 
is due to the relaxation of the longitudinal muscle fibres 
of the air passages without a corresponding relaxation 
of the circular fibres thereof. 



Disease and Suggestions 165 

Treatment. Spinal concussion applied to the 
fourth and fifth cervical segments, or the sinusoidal cur- 
rent applied to the same region, will constrict the longi- 
tudinal fibres of the air passages, and quickly overcome 
the emphysemic condition. These measures of treat- 
ment wili relieve a paroxysm of asthma in case of em- 
physemic complication. 

PULMONAEY HEMOBBHAGE 

Definition. Hemorrhage from the lungs, which is 
usually due to tubercular pathological processes. 

Treatment. To relieve the symptom of pulmonary 
hemorrhage, apply concussion to the fourth and fifth 
cervical vertebrae, or use the sinusoidal current of the 
fourth and fifth cervical segments. Besults are positive 
and immediate. 

SPECIAL PBECAUTIONS 

"We should exercise some forethought and careful- 
ness in continued concussion of the seventh cervical 
spine in the treatment of cases of goiter, dilated heart, 
leaky valves or even in pulmonary hemorrhage for the 
reason that concussion of the seventh spine will produce 
anemic condition of the lungs which will prove det- 
rimental in cases of tubercular diathesis. 

Concussion of the seventh spine which contracts 
the blood vessels of the lungs will cause a continued de- 
preciation of the blood supply and a favorable condi- 
tion for the development of tubercular bacilli. I have 
known of cases, which were treated by continued con- 
cussion, which would produce anemia of the lungs in 
which tubercular process had developed and unfavor- 



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able results followed in development of the white 
plague. 

In this connection I wish to relate one experience 
which impressed me with the dangers of injudicious and 
continued concussion of the seventh cervical spine in a 
patient which had a tubercular history. 

The occasion which led to the concussion was an 
extremely heavy hemorrhage of the lungs. Several 
medical practitioners were called but they failed to con- 
trol the hemorrhage. After they had tried and had 
failed for some three or four days a long distance call 
was made for the author of this work. An assistant 
was sent as a substitute to check the hemorrhage. 

By concussion of the seventh and fourth cervical 
spines, he very quickly relieved or stopped the hemor- 
rhage to the great surprise of the doctors present. They 
were especially surprised at how quickly and how easily 
the concussion stopped and controlled the hemorrhage. 

This was a case of a patient with a former tubercu- 
lar history and an apparent recovery eight years pre- 
vious, this attack, however was a revival of his former 
trouble, and a repetition of such hemorrhages as he had 
experienced some ten years previous. 

Now the following is what teaches us an important 
lesson. After the patient had been relieved by the con- 
cussion the case was left to the care of his wife. She 
had been much alarmed because of hemorrhage and was 
very anxious that no more should occur. She continued 
the concussion of the cervical vertebrae as she had seen 
the doctor treat him to make sure that no more hemor- 



Disease and Suggestions 167 

rhage should occur. She continued the concussion from 
day to day and maintained an anemic condition of the 
lungs continuously. 

The result of this was that abscesses of the lungs 
begun to develop and to discharge pus freely and the 
outcome of the case was death. 

The chances were against him because of his pre- 
vious condition or infection with tubercular bacilla 
from which he was never, since his first attack, entirely 
free. 

Had the blood been increased in the lungs (see 
pulmonary tuberculosis) instead of decreased he would 
have fared much better and would have had some 
chance to live perhaps for years as he improved very 
nicely under former treatment and promised to get 
well. 

Many cases have been thus mistreated by concus- 
sion by beginners who have not used proper precau- 
tions. We believe in being cautious in all treatment at 
all times and under all conditions. 

PULMONAEY TUBEECULOSIS 

Definition. A tubercular infection and the conse- 
quent pathological processes involving the tissues of 
the lungs. 

Treatment. Spinal concussion applied to stimulate 
the blood-making organs is an auxiliary method of con- 
siderable merit in the rational treatment of tubercu- 
losis. 

Concussion or other methods of stimulation applied 
to the tenth thoracic vertebra or spinal segment, will 
cause dilation of the spleen, and adjacent viscera and 



168 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

increase the volume of the blood and also the number 
of red blood cells contained therein. 

Concussion of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth 
thoracic spinous or transverse processes alternately 
will increase the circulation in the lungs and produce 
the most favorable condition for autoprotective action 
on the part of the lung tissues. 

Alternate concussion of the tenth thoracic and the 
second lumbar segments will alternately contract and 
dilate the spleen, and this will more greatly increase the 
volume and the number of the red cells of the blood. 
PEOLAPSE OF THE WOMB 

For methods of treatment for this trouble, the 
reader is referred to Involution of the Womb, ante. 
PEOSTATIC HYPEETEOPHY 

For definition and measures of treatment, see 
Hypertrophy of the Prostate, ante. 
PYLOEO-SPASM 

Definition. A condition of spasmodic contraction 
of the pylorus of the stomach, associated with dila- 
tion of the cardia. 

Treatment. Pressure applied on the right side of 
the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra will 
cause dilation of the pylorus and constriction of the 
cardia, and will cause the contents of the stomach to 
empty into the duodenum, as the stomach assumes a 
more nearly vertical attitude from this stimulation. 

QUINSY 

Definition. Quinsy is a disease of the throat in 



Disease and Suggestions 169 

which there is inflammation of the tonsils. 

Treatment. Apply spinal concussion to the seventh 
cervical spine, and adjust the second and fifth thoracic 
vertebrae. 

EECTAL PEOLAPSE 

Treatment. Apply spinal concussion or the rapid 
sinusoidal current to the fourth and fifth lumbar verte- 
brae, and also to the second lumbar segment alternately. 
Continue treatment for ten minutes, and repeat daily. 
EECTAL ULCEE 

Treatment. Monell recommends the galvanic cur- 
rent and negative electrolysis. Moisten a felt covered 
flat electrode, four by six inches, in a solution of bicar- 
bonate of soda, connect with positive pole of the gal- 
vanic current and place it under the sacrum. Select any 
metallic electrode with an oval tip and connect it with 
the negative pole. Cleanse the ulcer. Apply to it the 
metallic tip. Apply seven ma. for five minutes. Eepeat 
the treatment in four days. 

EENAL CALCULI 

For methods of treatment, see Calculi Eenal, ante. 
EENAL CONGESTION 

Treatment. Apply concussion to the sixth, seventh 
and eighth thoracic segments, to the spine of the 
seventh cervical vertebra and to the spine of the second 
lumbar vertebra. This will produce the maximum 
amount of constriction of he blood vessels and of the 
parenchyma of the kidneys. For directions for re- 
moving interference with the nerves which supply the 



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kidneys, see Spinal Treatment, by the author of this 
work. 

EHEUMATISM 

Definition. A digestive disturbance and a subse- 
quent decomposition of the nutritive elements in the 
blood stream and their formation into crystals of 
urates and uric acid. 

For rational and efficient methods for the positive 
cure of rheumatic conditions and stubborn chronic cases 
of rheumatism, see Rational Therapy. 
SALIVATION 

Definition. An increased flow of the salivary 
glands. 

Treatment. Concussion of the seventh cervical 
spine will reduce the secretion of the salivary glands by 
reducing their capillary circulation. Repeated treat- 
ments may accomplish permanent beneficial results. 

SEXUAL WEAKNESS 

Treatment. The genitalia may be temporarily 
stimulated by concussion of the upper three lumbar 
segments, and the tone of the sexual organs may be 
improved by the use of the sinusoidal current applied 
to the second lumbar segment. Seances to be repeated 
daily from ten to fifteen minutes at each sitting. See 
Rational Therapy for better, more efficient and more 
expedient methods of treatment. 

SCIATICA 

Definition. An inflammation and sharp lancing 
pains in the sciatic nerve because of impingement of the 



Disease and Suggestions 171 

nerves entering into the formation thereof where they 
exit from the lower lumbar region. 

Treatment. To permanently cure, practically 
every case with a single treatment, give the spinal ad- 
justment while the patient is being stretched, See illus- 
tration, page 180. 

The sinusoidal stimulation may prove analgesic 
and helpful in some cases, and concussion, hard enough 
to relax the musculature of the lower lumbar portion 
of the spine, may accomplish some good, which results 
may satisfy the non-progressive practitioner. 
SCOLIOSIS 

Definition. A lateral deviation or curvature of 
the spinal column. 

Treatment. The treatment for scoliosis is the 
same as for kyphosis and lordosis, and the most rapid 
and successful, and practically the only rational treat- 
ment for spinal curvature, is traction upon the spinal 
column and adjustment while the traction is being 
made. See page 180. 

First stretch the patient tight, which tends to draw 
the spine into alignment, and then apply specific thrusts 
to relax the contracted musculature, which will allow 
the spine to straighten and the impinged nerves will 
be relieved. 

If the patient remains stretched for ten or fifteen 
minutes, the musculature of the spinal column will ad- 
just itself to the normal condition, and the interverte- 
bral discs will expand and gradually maintain the cor- 
rected and straightened condition of the spine by main- 
taining the normal thickness of the intervertebral discs. 



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SCROTAL HYPERTROPHY 

Treatment 1 . This ailment may be overcome by ex- 
citing vaso-constriction of the blood vessels and also 
contraction of the tissues of the parts. 

Apply concussion to the upper three lumbar ver- 
tebrae, and also the rapid or surging sinusoidal cur- 
rent. Apply the sine current to the second lumbar, 
one electrode on either side, and this will overcome 
hypertrophy of the scrotum, but the best results are 
obtained by relieving interference with the nerve sup- 
ply by adjustment and afterwards use spinal concus- 
sion. 

SPINAL CURVATURE 

See recommendations for scoliosis, ante. 
SPINAL MENINGITIS 

Definition, Inflammation of the meninges of the 
spine. 

Treatment. Spinal concussion will irritate and 
increase the trouble. The sinusoidal current will ac- 
complish but little good. For effective methods, see 
Rational Therapy. 

SPINAL SPRAINS 

Treatment. The only rational method is the spi- 
nal thrust to prevent and overcome the contraction of 
the musculature, which always results from injury to 
the vertebral tissue, which is caused by a sprain. 
Sprains of the lumbar musculature cause lumbago and 
sciatica. See Lumbago, ante. 



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SPLANCHNIC NEURESTHENIA 

Definition. This is a nervous affection in which 
there is abdominal tenderness, gaseous accumulation 
and enlargement and tenderness of the liver. 

Treatment. There are two methods of procedure 
by the use of spinal stimulation available according to 
Abrams for the treatment of splanchnic neuresthenia, 
namely, spinal concussion and sinusoidal stimulation. 

The spinal concussion is more efficient than is 
sinusoidal stimulation in the treatment of this ailment. 
We give below specific directions for the application of 
spinal concussion to cause constriction and to increase 
the tonicity of the splanchnic zones. 

1 Concussion of the seventh cervical spine will 
cause general vaso-constriction and thus increase the 
splanchnic tone. 

2 Concussion of the spine, or of the transverse 
processes of the third, fourth and fifth thoracic ver- 
tebrae, will stimulate and will cause contraction of the 
parenchyma of the liver. 

3 Concussion stimulation of the upper three lum- 
bar segments will excite constriction of the splanchnic 
viscera and of the liver, and decidedly improve the ef- 
ficiency and tonicity of the splanchnic zones. 

4 Concussion applied alternately to the spinous 
or transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae, from 
the third to the eighth inclusive, will excite stimulation 
and cause contraction of the splanchnic viscera, and will 
constrict the abdominal circulation. 

Sinusoidal stimulation may be used instead of 



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concussion in splanchnic neurasthenia, but with less 
success. 

When using the sinusoidal current, we should ap- 
ply the stimulation to the same segments as are in- 
dicated for the application of spinal concussion. 

SPLANCHNOPTOSIS 

Definition. A general prolapsus of the abdom- 
inal viscera due to diminished splanchnic tone and often 
due to habits of dress. 

Treatment. Correct the habits of dress. Relieve 
all interference with the nerve supply to the splanchnic 
zones, and in addition, follow the directions, given for 
the treatment of abdominal insufficiency, ante. 

SPLEEN ENLARGEMENT 

Treatment. Spinal concussion applied to the spi- 
nous processes of the upper three lumbar vertebrae 
will excite constriction of the spleen. 

Concussion of the third thoracic segment will also 
stimulate and constrict the spleen. 

Care should be used in exciting contraction of the 
spleen in cases in which there is latent malarial infec- 
tion, as there is danger of precipitating a paroxysm of 
malarial chill and fever. 

SPUTUM EXCESSIVE 

Treatment. Concussion of the seventh cervical 
spine will constrict the blood vessels of the upper air 
passages and diminish the excretion or secretion of 
sputum. 



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STOMACH DILATION 

Definition. A condition of lack of tone and re- 
laxation of the muscular walls of the stomach. 

Treatment. Excite contraction of the stomach by 
concussion of the seventh cervical spine and of the up- 
per three lumbar segments. The efficiency of the treat- 
ment may be enhanced by stimulation of the third, 
fourth and fifth thoracic segments, which will increase 
the tone of the great splanchnic nerves. 

TIC-DOULOUREUX 

Definition. This is a neuralgic or painful condi- 
tion of the trifacial nerves, due to impingement of cer- 
vical nerves, which furnish communicating branches to 
them. 

Treatment. Some obtain results by freezing to 
deaden the sensibility of the nerves, which is to the 
mind of the author, an irrational method of procedure. 

This trouble is relieved instantly by loosening the 
spinal articulations of the middle cervical region, which 
can be done without pain by our improved methods of 
spinal adjustment. See Spinal Treatment, Science and 
Technique. 

TONSILITIS 

Definition. Inflammation of the tonsils. 

Treatment. It is claimed by some physicians that 
the Lord overdid matters in creating man when He 
created the tonsils and the appendix, and would have 
corrected the matter had he thought of it before the 
book went to press. 



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We believe that by constriction of the tonsils, 
after having first relieved interference with the nerve 
supply to them, that we can overcome any enlargement 
and stimulate the glandular activity, and thus over- 
come their pathogenic tendency. 

Apply concussion to the seventh cervical spine and 
adjust the second and fifth thoracic vertebrae. 

We may increase our beneficial results by adjust- 
ing the cervical region and by applying concussion or 
the sinusoidal stimulation to the third and fourth cer- 
vical segments. 

TUBEECULOSIS 

Treatment. For treatment of this infectious and 
progressive pathological condition, the reader is re- 
ferred to the directions given for the treatment of con- 
sumption, ante. 

TUMOES 

Treatment. Tumors may be reduced in size bj 
stimulation of the nerves, which will cause vasocon- 
strictor influence upon the zone of the location of the 
tumor. 

For more efficient and rational methods of treat- 
ment, see Eational Therapy. 

TYPHOID FEVER 

Treatment. It is well to remember, that in cases 
of typhoid fever, that the spleen is involved, and is 
the habitat of some of the typhoid bacilli. Concussion 
of the upper three lumbar vertebrae will constrict the 
spleen and unload its contents of typhoid bacilli into 
the blood stream. 



Disease and Suggestions 177 

Concussion of the third thoracic and of the eighth 
thoracic vertebrae will stimulate the origin of the prin- 
cipal nerve supply to the zones of the habitat and de- 
velopment of the typhoid bacilli. 

For efficient methods for the treatment of typhoid 
fever, and those which will break the fever and restore 
the patient to health in three days' time, see Eational 
Therapy. 

UTERUS 

To produce contraction. Apply spinal concussion 
to the second lumbar vertebra and this will cause con- 
traction of the musculature and of the blood vessels of 
the uterine organ, and this method of treatment will 
check hemorrhage promptly and positively. 

To produce dilation. We may cause relaxation 
and dilation of the uterus, especially of the cervix, by 
concussion or sinusoidal stimulation applied to the 
tenth dorsal segment. 

It is well to remember that by exciting dilation 
of the cervix of the uterus during child birth, that the 
delivery of the child may be made almost painless. 
VAGUS-TONE 

To increase vagus-tone. Apply concussion to the 
seventh- cervical spine, and this will increase vagus- 
tone. 

Abrams says that the tone of the vagus may be 
permanently increased by applying the rapid sinu- 
soidal current to the seventh cervical spine by means 
of the double interrupting electrode. The seances 
should continue from ten to fifteen minutes. Use care 
that you do not ov^r- stimulate. 



178 Spondylotherapy Simplified 

VOMITING 

Vomiting may be stopped by pressure by the fifth 
thoracic spine which will dilate the pylorus and at the 
same time close the cardia. 

VOMITING IN PEEGNANCY 

For methods of treatment by spinal concussion, 
see Morning Sickness, ante, 

VISCERAL TONE 

Treatment. The visceral tone of the entire body 
may be increased by concussion of the seventh cervical 
spine and it may also be increased by the sinusoidal 
current applied to the seventh cervical spinal segment. 
The visceral tone of the abdominal cavity may 
be best increased by spinal concussion or by sinusoidal 
stimulation applied to the spinous or transverse proc- 
esses of the thoracic vertebrae, from the third to the 
eighth inclusive. 

WHOOPING COUGH 

For methods of treatment, see Pertussis, ante. 
WORMS 

By increasing the splanchnic tone, we will increase 
the secretion and also the strength of the digesive fer- 
ments, and this will be incompatible with worms and 
other abdominal parasites. 

Apply concussion to the seventh cervical spine and 
concussion and sinusoidal stimulation to the thoracic 
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Spinal Treatment, Science and Technique 

By Alva Emery Gregory, M. D. 

Spinal adjustment is 
the most important and 
most efficient method of 
spondylotherapy that 
has ever been discovered 
and used. It has been 
known and practiced in 
Bohemia for more than 
a hundred 3'ears, and by 
the Germans in their 
fatherland for even a 
longer period. 

This practice has been 
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j United States until the 
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GENERAL INDEX 



Abdominal Insufficiency 105 

Adrenals (Centers of Constriction) 49 

Acid Conditions 106 

Albuminuria 107 

Amblyopia 108 

Amenorrhea 108 

Anemia 110 

Aneurism (Constriction 51) (Dilation 52) 110 

Angina Pectoris Ill 

Animal Parasites .-. Ill 

Ankylosis 112 

Aorta (Center for Constriction) 50 

Aorta (Centers for Dilation) 51 

Aphonia 112 

Appendicitis .,. 113 

Appendix (Center for Constriction) 52 

Appendix (Center for Dilation) 52 

Arrhythmia 114 

Ascites 114 

Asthma _ 115 

Ataxia Locomotor 115 

Bearing Down Pains 116 

Bladder (Center for Constriction) 53 

Blood Pressure 116 

Blood Pressure (to Decrease) 55 

Blood Pressure (to Increase) 55 

Blood Corpuscles 117 

Blood Vessels (to Constrict) 54 

Blood Vessels (to Dilate) 54 

Bradycardia 118 

Brain (to Stimulate) 56 

Breasts (to Stimulate) 56 

Breasts (to Constrict) 56 

Bright's Disease 118 

Bronchitis 119 

Calculi Biliary 120 

Calculi Renal 121 

Cardi-optosis 122 

Cardia (to Constrict) 56 

Cardia (to Dilate) 57 

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Cardiospasm : 122 

Cataract - 123 

Catarrh 123 

Cause of Nerve Interference — 25 

Change of Life 124 

Chest Expansion 124 

Chill 125 

Choking Attacks 125 

Cholera Infantum = 126 

Chlorosis 126 

Circulation Splanchnic 127 

Cold Extremities 127 

Colon (to Constrict) 58 

Colon (to Dilate) 58 

Colon (to Stimulate) 57 

Concussion, Rate of , 28 

Considerations Important 23, 28 

Constipation , 127 

Consumption 129 

Coryza 130 

Coughs : 130 

Diabetes Insipidus 130 

Diabetes Mellitus 131 

Diabetes and Concussion 132 

Diaphragm (to Stimulate) 59 

Diarrhea 133 

Dilated and Leaky Valves of the Heart 143 

Disturbance of Equilibrium 18 

Dropsy , 134 

Duodenum 59 

Dysmenorrhea 134 

Ears (to Increase Hearing) 60 

Emesis (Vomiting) 135 

Emphysema , - 136 

Endometritis - 136 

Enteritis 136 

Enterocolitis 136 

Enuresis 137 

Epistaxis (Nose Bleed) 137 

Equilibrium, Disturbance of 18 

Equilibrium of Function 17 

Esophagus (to Constrict) * 60 

Esophagus (to Dilate) ■. 60 

Esophagismus 137 

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Exophthalmic Goiter 138 

Eyes (to Stimulate 61) 60 

Fever 138 

Fifth Thoracic Segment 92 

Fifth to Eighth Thoracic Segments 99 

First Three Lumbar Segments 102 

First and Second Cervical Segments 82 

First and Second Thoracic Segments 89 

Floating Kidney 138 

Fourth and Fifth Cervical Segments 85 

Fourth and P A ifth Eumbar Segments 103 

Fourth Thoracic Segment 90 

Frequent Urination 138 

Functions of Centers Vary 20 

Function, Equilibrium of 17 

Gall Bladder (to Constrict) 61 

Gall Bladder (to Dilate)...'. 62 

Gall Stones , 139 

Gastritis 140 

Gastroptosis 140 

General Summary 3 7 

Glycosuria .'. 140 

Goiter 141 

Headache : 141 

Heart Disease 141 

Heart (to Accelerate) 64 

Heart (to Contract) 63 

Heart (to Dilate) 63 

Heart (to Inhibit) 64 

Heart (to Restore Action) 62 

Hematuria 144 

Hemoptysis 144 

Hemorrhage 145 

Hemorrhoids 145 

Hyperthyroidism 146 

Hypertrophy of Prostate 146 

Icterus (Jaundice) ., 147 

Important Consideration 23, 28 

Infantile Paralysis 147 

Insomnia 147 

Intercostal Neuralgia 147 

Intestinal Hemorrhage 148 

Intestinal Obstruction 148 

Intestines (to Constrict) 64 

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Intestines (to Dilate 65).., 64 

Introduction 13 

Involution of Womb 149 

Jaundice 149 

Kidney Prolapse ~~~ - 150 

Kindeys (to Contract) . 65 

Kidneys (to Dilate) 66 

Kyphosis 150 

Laryngitis 150 

Larynx (to Constrict) 66 

Leucorrhea 151 

Liver (to Contract) 66 

Liver {to Dilate) 67 

Location of Spines (Directions) 40 

Locomotor Ataxia 151 

Lordosis .-= 152 

Lumbago 152 

Lung Disease < 153 

Lungs (to Contract) 67 

Lungs (to Dilate) 68 

Malaria 154 

Mammary Glands 155 

Melancholia 155 

Menorrhagia v 155 

Milk (Lack or Excess of) 156 

Morning Sickness 1 5 6 

Murmurs of the Heart 157 

Muscle Atrophy 157 

Muscular Paralysis 157 

Nasal Mucosa (to Constrict) 68 

Nasal Polypi : 158 

Nephritis 158 

Nerve Exits and Spinal Relations 46 

Nerve Exits and Spines (Table) 47 

Nerve Interference (Cause of) 25 

Neuralgia 158 

Ninth to Twelfth Thoracic Segments 100 

Ninth Thoracic Segment 94 

Nose Bleed _ 159 

Obesity 159 

Obstruction of the Intestines 160 

Optic Atrophy , 160 

Ovaries (to Constrict) 69 

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Pancreas (to Contract) 69 

Pancreas (to Dilate) 69 

Pancreatic Juice (to Increase) 70 

Paralysis Agitans 160 

Pelvic Diseases ,.161 

Pertussis 161 

Pharynx 70 

Pleurisy 162 

Polypi of the Ear 162 

Polypi of the Nose 158 

Pneumonia 162 

Pulmonary Enemia 163 

Pulmonary Atelectasis 163 

Pulmonary Edema : 164 

Pulmonary Emphysema 164 

Pulmonary Hemorrhage 165 

Pulmonary Tuberculosis 167 

Preface to First Edition 9 

Preface to Second Edition 11 

Prolapse of Womb 168 

Prostate Glands 71 

Prostatic Hypertrophy 168 

Pylorospasm 168 

Pylorus 71 

Quinsy ......168 

Rate of Concussion 28, 33 

Rectal Prolapse 169 

Rectal Ulcer 169 

Rectum : 72 

Reflex Action Varies 21 

Renal Calculi 169 

Renal Congestion 169 

Rheumatism 170 

Salivation 170 

Scalp 72 

Scrotum 72 

Self Evident Truth 26 

Seventh Cervical Segment 87 

Sexual Weakness -170 

Sciatica 170 

Scoliosis - 171 

Scrotal Hypertrophy 172 

Sixth to Eighth Thoracic Segments - 93 

Spinal Centers 35, 81 

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Spinal Cord 73 

Spinal Curvature : 172 

Spinal Meningitis 172 

Spinal Sprains 172 

Spines and Nerve Relations ... 46 

Spines (Directions for Locating) 40 

Splanchnic Neurasthenia _ 173 

Splanchnic Zones 73 

Splanchnoptosis 174 

Spleen 74 

Splenic Enlargement 174 

Sputum Excessive 174 

Stomach 75 

Stomach Dilation 175 

Table of Relations of Centers and Spines 39 

Teeth and Gums 77 

Tenth and Eleventh Thoracic Segments 95 

Third Thoracic Segment .'. 89 

Third Cervical Segment - 84 

Third to Fifth Thoracic Segments 98 

Third to Eighth Thoracic Segments _ 97 

Thyroid Gland 76 

Tic-douloureux 175 

Tongue and Tonsils 77 

Tonsilitis 175 

Truth Self Evident 26 

Tuberculosis 176 

Tumors 176 

Twelfth Thoracic Segment 96 

Typhoid Fever 176 

Uterus 77, 177 

Vagina 78 

Vagus Tone 78, 177 

Variations of Reflex Action 21 

Vaso Motor Tone 79 

Veins : 80 

Vomiting 178 

Vomiting in Pregnancy 178 

Visceral Tone [ 178 

Whooping Cough . 178 

Worms . 178 

Why Concussion needed 24 



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